Forklift Operator - Ross Plant

SUMMARY

Use lift truck to stage fruit to dump area for processing, dump fruit, and remove empty bins.

Other duties may be assigned. All of the following are to be performed while adhering to Tree Top operational policies, safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices.

It is the responsibility of every employee at Tree Top Inc. to report food safety and food quality problems or risks to personnel with the authority to initiate action against these said possible risks. The Organization chart indicated key personnel with the authority to take action.

This is a representative sample—not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

• Watch for pedestrian traffic
• Sound your horn through doorways
• Look behind before backing up
• Avoid unstable loads
• Maintain a safe distance from other drivers
• Transfer Fruit From Dock
  • Select fruit which meets customer needs
  • Stage fruit for peeling process
  • Return fruit to dock as needed
• Blend fruit to obtain quality
• Maintain constant apple flow to peeling process
• Communicate with Team Leader
• Monitor conveyors and chains
• While dumping, check for unacceptable fruit mixed into rows
• Remove Eliminators and Empty Bins
  • Transfer eliminators to dock
  • Return empty bins to lot
  • Stack empty bins and eliminators
  • Maintain a smooth efficient speed
  • Separate broken bins
• Complete Paper Work and Computer Inputting Accurately
  • Write down completed inventory tickets
  • Complete eliminator report forms
  • Split tickets accurately and on time when required
  • Fill out lift truck maintenance report
  • Check to ensure accuracy
  • Perform usage inputting into AS-400
  • Verify with supervisor before leaving accuracy of paperwork/computer input
• Communicate Effectively
  • Communicate information with Supervisor, Team Leader, and co-workers
  • Communicate with Process Team Leader about fruit blend
  • Notify Maintenance and Supervisor of equipment failure/problems/issues
  • Alert Supervisor of any fruit status change
  • Exchange information at shift change with next Forklift operator(s)
  • Verify information
• Maintain GMPs
  • Clean equipment
  • Clean and sanitize belts, conveyors, and tanks
  • Sweep floors as time allows
  • Wash floors in Sauceroom daily
  • Maintain a clean work area; keep floors swept, brooms, squeegees, etc.; in proper place; empty trash cans/bins as needed
  • Empty product waste containers and debris as needed
  • Ensure cleaning procedures are followed in proper sequence
  • Use proper cleaning/sanitizing chemical-handling procedures and equipment
  • Adhere to GMP standards throughout the entire plant
• Ensure Food Safety by Following HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points)
  • Maintain personal cleanliness, wash hands frequently, wear hairnet, wear sanitary gloves
  • Do not store chemicals too close to food products
  • Avoid spilling oil or cleaning fluids on food products
  • Avoid cross-contamination
  • Follow color code policy
  • Follow proper procedures, practices, training
  • Verify correct ingredients are being used
  • Do not use contaminated raw materials
  • Be familiar with all process flow diagrams
  • Know all critical control points in all processes; i.e. metal detection
  • Sort out foreign material; i.e. wood, stickers, plastic, etc.
• Lock-Out Tag-Out
  • Make sure to have a complete and clear understanding of all Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures
  • Use proper Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures at all times (washing/cleaning machinery, etc.)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools,…