Job Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the proper loading and shipping of all inbound and outbound orders, ensuring accuracy in quantities, and that the product meets the quality requirements. They receive and organize incoming materials and ensure work is completed on schedule. They operate picking and lifting machines safely and maintain an organized and safe work area. The forklift Operator is also responsible for cleaning of Equipment and infrastructure of the warehouse in a thorough and efficient manner while adhering to proper sanitation procedures and guidelines while following safety rules and using designated PPE.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Food Safety & Safety: Always perform tasks according to Safety and Food Safety Standards.
  • Participate in safety training programs and contribute to the development of safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA) and company policies and trainings related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations.
• Responsible for proper loading and shipping of all inbound and outbound orders; ensuring that quantities are correct, and that the product meets the quality requirements.
• Communicates with Warehouse Manager/ Leads to notify discrepancies with any orders.
• Ensures that all paperwork (orders, bill of ladings, invoices, reports etc.) is properly filled out, completed and accurate.
• Inspects all the incoming and outgoing materials within the product specifications.
• Properly store materials and finished product in the warehouse layout.
• Stocks corn and flour departments with the materials needed for production.
• Responsible for the packaging of finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling).
• Responsible for the picking, staging, and loading of finished products into trucks, trailers, and containers.
• Responsible for the incoming and outgoing raw materials shipments.
• Responsible for actions to ensure that both raw materials and finished products meet or exceed Quality Assurance specifications.
• Ensures the proper operation of the warehouses’ equipment and tools.
• Completes safe parking, charging and/or refueling the forklifts and electric pallet jacks daily.
• Performs Air Brake LOTO procedures on Trucks and chucks truck tires before loading trucks.
• Completion of warehouse forms, shipping and receiving logs and all related paperwork confirming that all the documentation contains reliable and accurate information; including the proper archiving of the paperwork as indicated.
• Perform warehouse cleaning tasks (daily, weekly, monthly), including:
  • Floor cleaning, cobweb removal, dusting dock doors/plates
  • Cleaning refrigeration units (cooler/freezer)
  • Restroom upkeep and maintain cleanliness throughout the warehouse
  • Windows, floors, dock doors, dock plates, racks, pallets.
  • Warehouse restroom throughout the day or as needed.
  • Organize product in employee entrance, empty out warehouse trash cans throughout the day or as need it.
  • Cleaning of mixing floors daily.
  • Remove unused trays and organize the employee entrance area.
  • Retrieve empty pallets from designated areas.
  • Assist with special cleaning tasks to maintain audit-ready status.
• Perform safe use of equipment to move products and pallets, to climb high surfaces for the purpose of cleaning lights and warehouse vents, refrigeration units and racking.
• Must understand cleaning procedures and exhibit the proper and safe use of all sanitation chemicals, equipment and resources per regulatory regulations.
• Completes the restacking/relabeling of any boxes or pallets if required for record keeping.
• Assist inventory with pallet tagging and relabeling.
• Responsible for reporting RF gun (Radio Frequency Gun) and label printer issues to the IT Department.
• Responsible for following and complying with all SQF requirements.
• Maintains workstations per SQF guidelines.
• Actively demonstrates an attitude of willing service and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years’ relevant shipping and receiving work experience required.
• 1-2 years’ experience operating Forklift / Industrial Equipment
• 1-2 years’ experience using the company’s ERP system and/ or choice of software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have proficient communications skills both verbal and written.
• Must have proficient math skills.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have proficient analytical skills.
• Must have proficient problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent people skills and be able to work in a group.
• Must be proactive and take initiative.
• Must have the ability to meet the goals of productivity and efficiency.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp and work in adverse and awkward positions.
• Must know how to drive heavy equipment such as Forklift, Electric Lift, and Pallet Jack.
• Must be able to operate a Mobile Scanner Device (RF gun) for inventory tracking and control.
• Must be an excellent team player.
• Must be professional in their work activities.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be reliable, punctual and have schedule flexibility including working weekends, Holidays, and off-shifts as needed.
• Must be able to comply with company attendance and punctuality policy.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
• Must adhere to a drug and alcohol zero tolerance policy.
• Must be able to comply with and follow all food safety, and third-party certification policies (SQF, Gluten-Free and Organic, etc.)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Continual walking and standing on hard surface, continual driving heavy equipment such as Forklifts, Electric Lifts etc. climbing in and out of forklifts, climbing and descending steps.
• Driving industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks.
• Continual bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting to 50 lbs.
• Exposed to cold, hot temperatures and noise.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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