Forklift Operator 1Operates forklift and other lift equipment to load, unload, and transport products and materials... in handling materials to and from dock trucks, to and from various storage areas, and supplies materials to and removes product from production lines; frequent operation of a forklift in cold-zero degree Fahrenheit environments; in an industrial process by performing the following duties. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Receives work assignments and schedules from Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Manager. Fresh Receiving Handles Fresh staging Understands and operates wrapper machine as well as wrapping paperwork Operates forklift, wrapper machine, and other equipment safely and in accordance with company training Loading and Shipping Frozen Loading and Shipping FreshHelps Check in drivers Specialized knowledge and skills: Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of mechanical deboning, micro cutter, and blending equipment. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work. Ability to read and understand equipment instruction manuals and ability to detect and troubleshoot operating defects or faults. Employment eligibility: Ability to provide proof of U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card) status. Ability to pass pre-employment screening (e.g., drug screen, behavior assessment, etc.).Math ability: 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.
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 regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision and Depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. EEO/AA:AAPP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
