Forklift Operator - Warehouse (Morristown)

The forklift operator/warehouse employee will be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of trucks. Providing materials to the production floor, maintaining proper levels of materials. Operation of forklift and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and products from incoming trucks.
• Load materials and products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Transport raw materials to production areas.
• Inspection of forklift to ensure safe operations.
• Routine maintenance of forklift and other material handling equipment to ensure proper operation of machinery.
• Operate forklift, pallet jacks, palletizer and other material handling equipment.
• Load materials and product on outgoing trucks.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Warehousing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and housekeeping as assigned in the Master Sanitation schedule.
• Follow the food safety plan, quality plan and company policies to ensure product meets food safety regulations and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2 years of forklift experience.
• Preferred 2 years of warehousing experience.
• Prior material handling experience would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with all aspects of warehouse operations including shipping and receiving, inventory systems, warehouse management systems, reviewing and ensuring accuracy of shipping and receiving documents.
• Strong understanding of commercial food processing and food packaging equipment will be helpful.

Education

• High school diploma or GED