Forklift Operator

Summary :    Operate powered industrial trucks sit-downs, standups, and reach trucks, to load and unload one-ton totes of peanuts both into and out of storage racks up to five layers high.  Required to move materials to and from storage areas into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.  Removes pallets of product from production line also will place pallets into predetermined sections of the warehouse or load onto trailers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Inspects trailers before loading.
• Ensures pallet quantity and correct product is loaded and documents on bills of lading before placing pallets to be shipped into trailers.
• Receives raw materials from inbound trucks as required and ensure all documentation is accurate and signs for receipt of goods.
• Ensure production line is stocked with raw materials.
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure a clean and organized work area.
• Safety is the main responsibility of the forklift operator.
• Assists with any other duties as assigned by Transportation Team Lead.
• The Lift Operator must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure a clean and organized work area.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
• Loads and unloads Totes of Peanuts from storage rack system in the Ambient storage warehouse using the robotic system.
• Loads and unloads Totes of Peanuts from storage rack system in the cold storage warehouse.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on the work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Lubricates truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Judgement - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Personal Appearance – Dresses appropriately for the position and is well groomed.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

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

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum one-year experience of forklift operation, preferably in manufacturing setting.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift license

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position description is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of tasks, competencies, prerequisites, or goals.  Other tasks or goals may be assigned – either on a temporary or permanent basis – as deemed necessary by company officials.  Position descriptions, or the employee’s job, may be modified or changed by the company at any time.  This position description should not be considered to be a contract of employment.

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