Forklift Operator

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Full Time Visalia, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $26.94 To $26.94 Hourly

This position operates high reach standup forklift, pallet jack and electric hand truck equipment to collect or deliver materials, parts or products in or between departments, buildings and trucks.

The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Picks product and records appropriate information on pick ticket in a dry goods or refrigerated warehouse. Places finished goods into proper rack locations or blast cells;
• Completes orders and identifies properly. Records product by label, lot code and slotting location on product transfer sheets;
• Stages completed orders. Stacks product onto pallets using proper pallet patterns;
• Loads orders on trailers. Rotates stock and keeps accurate inventory. Unloads all finished goods transferring into warehouse from trailers;
• Picks and transfers product to and from racking for project room;
• Inventories and consolidates product as needed;
• Maintains clean work area;
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defect or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment;
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards;
• Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.

• Job Knowledge
• Quality of Work
• Job Safety
• Cost Control
• Teamwork & Leadership
• Inclusion& Communication

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Exposure to hot or cold climate continuously;
• Exposure to chemical occasionally;
• Exposure to noise and vibration continuously;
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions occasionally.

• Stand – continuously;
• Stoop/Bend – continuously;
• Squat – frequently;
• Crawl – occasionally;
• Climb Stairs or ladders, occasionally;
• Reach – chest level, above or below – continuously;
• Push - 70 lbs. frequently;
  Pull - 70 lbs. frequently;
• Lift/carry- 70 lbs. frequently.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required ation coverage as needed.

None is required for this position

• 1. Forklift Certification;
• 2. Must have a valid Class C license within 6 months of hire (There will be up to three attempts);
• 3. Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent;
• 2. Clean driving record;
• 3. 1 year of relevant experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job;
• 4. Experience working in a food manufacturing environment;
• 5. Basic mechanical aptitude.

None is required for this position

Eligible to work in USA

This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department.

Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice