Forklift Operator

Department: Shipping & Receiving

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dallas, TX

Reporting To: Matthew Velasquez

Description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Safely and efficiently operate forklifts (sit down and stand-up reach) according to training and company safety policies.  
• Read and understand Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets. 
• Using daily pick sheets, accurately and efficiently pick full pallets and case quantities to build full pallets, ensuring first in first out method is followed, shrink wrap pallets when necessary, stage product for loading, check pallets for accuracy to order. 
• Safely load and unload product and other supplies to/from trucks using appropriate forklift (s). Obtains samples of incoming bulk product according to Quality Control Guidelines.  Places product in appropriate storage areas.  
• Maintain clean and organized aisles and rack storage, consolidate partial pallets when needed.  Ensure product, including partial pallets is organized according to the first in first out inventory methodology.   
• Inventory product as needed, label, sort, wrap and tie product. 
• Hand load product onto containers. 
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain clean and orderly work area. 
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures  
• Accurately complete required paperwork in accordance with company standards. 
• Additional duties as assigned by lead person and/or manager. 

WHAT WE NEED

• HS Diploma or GED. 
• 1 + years recent experience operating Sit Down and Stand-Up reach forklifts in a warehouse environment.  
• Must be able to meet daily production requirements. 
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
• Read and comprehend required paperwork. 
• Writing skills sufficient to complete required paperwork. 
• Ability to perform basic math skills 
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel. 
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment. 
• Effectively communicate questions, problems and reports to co-workers, supervisory and management personnel. 
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed. 

• 1+ years operating Sit Down and Stand Up reach forklifts picking and pulling orders, loading and unloading trucks in a fast paced warehouse environment.  

• Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 100 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment. 
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise. 
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts. 
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net, and food safety-related items, is required. 

EXTRAS

• Employee-Owned
• Weekly Pay
• Advancement Opportunities
• 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)