Forklift Operator

Description

The Forklift Operator position is responsible for preparing loads for shipment, loading and unloading trucks, and placing finishing goods in the warehouse in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.

Final date to receive applications: 4 August 2027

Department: Seed Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Powell, WY

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 / hour

• Operates a gas or electric forklift (sit-down) in the warehouse.
• Performs forklift pre-op inspections while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Reads and understands Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets.
• Audits incoming material to include raw material inspections and verifying approved manufacturer while checking the foil quality.
• Places incoming material with proper size, gauge, date, etc.
• Loads baled scrap trucks and empties racks to be returned to vendor.
• Routes finished goods to prescribed storage locations.
• Takes inventory of stored materials.
• Examines stored materials regularly, reports any damage, and ensures that damaged goods are returned to production for repackaging.
• Moves product to work areas according to production schedule and daily pick-up sheet.
• Stacks product in storage areas, loads and unloads shipments to and from the trailer(s).
• Maintains clean and organized aisles or rack storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed.
• Labels, sorts, wraps, and ties inventory product.
• Loads product into containers by hand.

• Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Assists in daily cleaning and organizing of the warehouse.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of two (2) years or more of related experience in a manufacturing environment

• Forklift certification required, with at least two (2) years' previous experience

• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment
• Ability to perform more complex problems
• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisors, and management personnel
  
  Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)