Job Description:

Job Title: Forklift Operator Reports to: Production Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Shift: Days and Nights Department: Production Currently Hiring for a Day and Night Position Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent. * Previous forklift experience required, certification preferred * Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed * Basic reading, writing, and math skills Responsibilities: The Forklift Operator will be responsible for preparing product for shipment. Will have the duties of an operator and forklift driver. Move pallets from palletizers and relocate materials and all other requested tasks. Essential Job Duties: * Stages products and supplies for filler operator. * Loads trucks with forklift when asked. * Cleans and makes sure all things are working correctly on the palletizer. * Communicates with shipping personnel, shift supervisors, regarding problems, product information, etc. * Understands and performs proper pallet tag, lot number recording procedures. * Able to work in a fast paced environment in a safe manner GMP & PPE Required While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Meets food safety and quality objectives and the requirements of the SQF System. Non-Essential Job Duties: Performs related work as assigned by the Manager. In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting - Approximately 90% Standing - Approximately 5% Walking - Approximately 5% Bending/Stooping - Frequently Push/Pull - Frequently Carrying/Lifting up to 40 lbs. - Frequently Verbal communication - Frequently Written communication - Frequently Hearing normal conversation - Frequently Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; and a noise level requiring use of hearing protection.