1st Shift Forklift Operator

Summary/Objective 
This position operates high reach standup forklift, pallet jack and electric hand truck equipment to collect or deliver materials, parts or products in or between departments, buildings and trucks. 

The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. 

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

• Picks product and records appropriate information on pick ticket in a dry goods or refrigerated warehouse. Places finished goods into proper rack locations or blast cells; 
• Completes orders and identifies properly. Records product by label, lot code and slotting location on product transfer sheets; 
• Stages completed orders. Stacks product onto pallets using proper pallet patterns; 
• Loads orders on trailers. Rotates stock and keeps accurate inventory. Unloads all finished goods transferring into warehouse from trailers; 
• Picks and transfers product to and from racking for project room; 
• Inventories and consolidates product as needed; 
• Maintains clean work area; 
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defect or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment; 
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards; 
• Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned. 

Competencies 
Job Knowledge 
Quality of Work 
Job Safety 
Cost Control 
Teamwork & Leadership 
Inclusion& Communication 

Supervisory Responsibility 
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment with the following conditions: 

Exposure to hot or cold climate continuously; 
Exposure to chemical occasionally; 
Exposure to noise and vibration continuously; 
Exposure to wet and humid conditions occasionally. 

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. 

While performing the duties on the job, the physical demands are: 

Stand – continuously; 
Stoop/Bend – continuously; 
Squat – frequently; 
Crawl – occasionally; 
Climb Stairs or ladders, occasionally; 
Reach – chest level, above or below – continuously; 
Push - 70 lbs. frequently; Pull - 70 lbs. frequently; 
Lift/carry- 70 lbs. frequently. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 
This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required at times. Vacation coverage as needed. 

Travel 
None is required for this position 

Required Education and Experience 
1. Forklift Certification; 
2. Must have a valid Class C license within 6 months of hire (There will be up to three attempts); 
3. Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English. 

Preferred Education and Experience 
1. High school diploma or equivalent; 
2. Clean driving record; 
3. 1 year of relevant experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job; 
4. Experience working in a food manufacturing environment; 
5. Basic mechanical aptitude. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 
None is required for this position 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance 
Eligible to work in USA 

Food Safety and Product Quality 
This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department. 

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice