Forklift Operator

Job Posting Title

Forklift Operator

• This position will report to the:
  Shift Supervisor
• Travel Requirement: N/A
• FLSA Status:
  Non
  - Exempt
• Employment Category:
  Full time Regular
• Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00hr

• This position will report to the:
  Shift Supervisor
• Travel Requirement: N/A
• Location:
  
  Torrance, CA
• FLSA Status:
  Non
  - Exempt
• Employment Category:
  Full time Regular
• Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00hr

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.
Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health.
Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And,
SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans. The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit  .

The Forklift Operator operates powered stand-up or sit-down forklifts and rider single or double pallet jack equipment. Utilizing the lifts obtain, transport and deposit products/ materials within the warehouse, including multi-level racking locations. Build pallets physically and systematically to fulfill customer orders with special attention to customer-specific handling requirements. Load and unload reefer and dry trailers. All physical movement of products/ materials, including building of pallets must be done utilizing the WMS or ERP systems so that inventory is maintained, and transactions are recorded.

Products are perishable, must follow proper date rotation and maintain awareness of product condition and inventory status.

• Conduct pre-inspection of equipment prior to use to ensure it is safe to operate; do not operate unsafe equipment.
• Maintain work area in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Contribute positively to the team by ensuring all aspects of the job are handled appropriately and professionally. Help others when needed and maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
• Use radio frequency (RF) scan gun equipment to facilitate completion of directed and undirected work through the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Responsible for physically rotating materials to ensure use is based on first in/expiration, first out (FIFO/FEFO)
• Receive, put away, move, consolidate, and obtain inventory using powered equipment and WMS.
• Pick/assemble pallets for customer shipments ensuring product is stacked appropriately, and that any customer handling requests are followed.
• Load and unload reefer and dry trailers.
• Perform location cycle counts and audits
• Complete and maintain quality, inventory, and other job-related documentation
• Adhere to and support company regulations and policies
• Assist with cleaning up and disposal of trash and recycling into dumpsters and roll-offs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have certification in operating powered forklifts.
• Able to perform basic mathematical skills (such as adding and subtracting)
• Able to read and write in English or Spanish and communicate effectively.
• Able to interpret safety, operating and maintenance documents.
• Able to write/ fill out routine reports and simple correspondence.
• Able to work the scheduled/assigned times and overtime as required.
• Able to work as a team and follow instructions.
• Able to meet or beat all performance…