Material Handler / Fork Lift Operator

Description

Essential Job Duties:

• Drive forklift and deliver pallets from storage area to production line
• Drive forklift and load/unload trucks
• Use handheld scanner to issue and return pallets for production lines.
• Maintain accurate inventory through scanning paperwork
• Other tasks if needed

Work Environment 

This job operates in a production setting.   

Work on wet and/or dry production lines.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to allergens (such as peanuts, eggs, etc.), odors, fumes, dust or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.  

The temperature of the warehouse is dependent on the weather. 

The employee may occasionally be required to taste the products. 

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 of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.  

The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms to perform repetitive tasks including reaching and lifting. 

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move heavy pallets and objects up to 50 pounds.  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Benefits Include:

• Opportunity for Advancement
• 12 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Sick Days (separate from PTO)
• Employee Discounts on Product
• 401k match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• HSA match
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Clean Working Environment

Requirements

Required Education and Experience - Must be able to drive a forklift. - Certification done onsite.- High School Diploma

Basic Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Highly attentive to details

Certification or verification of appropriate experience

Preferred experience with different lift types include high reach forklifts

Clean driving record

Driving for the majority of a 10 hour shift

Regular lifting of up to 50-75lbs.

Morning: Monday-Thursday 5:00am to 3:30pm 

Nights: Monday-Thursday 3:20pm to 1:50am (Plus a 1 dollar shift differential for nights)

Overtime may be required

 Travel  

No travel is expected for this position.   

Other Duties  

Please note that 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.