Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Position Description:

Ship and receive product, conducting duties with Safety-minded attitude that maintains and enhances a Safety-culture for the benefit of the Company and its employees.

Primary Responsibilities:

•    Loads and unloads materials from inbound and outbound trucks
 •    Verifies condition and quantity of materials being shipped or received
 •    Moves, stores, stacks, and delivers materials and products to designated storage or production areas
• Operates a material handling equipment such as forklifts and walkers
 •    Scans and verifies data in Adage matches actual shipments as needed
 •    Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
 •    Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

Not applicable

Requirements:

•    Able to speak, read and write English
 •    Able to work overtime and weekends as needed
 •    Basic working knowledge of computer applications

Physical Requirements:

•    Able to lift up to 50 pounds daily, approximately 40%  to 50%of each day
 •    Able to lift/move in excess of 50 up to 100 pounds a few times a day
 •    Walking and/or standing 90% of the day
 •    Work in extreme environments (Freezer/blast Cell) 

Training Period:

Minimum 90 days meeting all above requirements; up to two years