3690 SEASONAL Finished Goods Forklift Operator 1-Day Shift

We are need of a SEASONAL Finished Goods Forklift Operator for Day Shift.

Summary

Safely operates forklift to transport items from Finished Goods staging area to warehouse storage area.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Operates forklift in a pedestrian area to transport items from Finished Goods staging area to warehouse storage area. Maintains accurate record of finished goods transported. Helps keep storage area in warehouse in a neat and orderly fashion.

Operates shrink-wrap machine to shrink-wrap pallets as needed prior to taking them to warehouse storage area.

Completes Pre-Operational Checklist each day before operating lift. Reports all forklift damage or malfunction to supervisor.

Operates forklift always at a reasonable and prudent speed, watching closely for pedestrians or other motorized vehicles.

Operates forklift to pull and stage slip sheets, trays, inserts, etc.

Operates forklift to move rework pallets from production lines to Rework area once pallet is full.

Operates forklift to pull taste-test pallets for Quality Control. Puts taste-test pallets in staging area near label room.

Keeps work area clean and orderly.

Follows safety rules and company policies.

Other Duties

May be cross-trained as Machine Laborer.

Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.

Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Profit Sharing

Dental Insurance

Employee Discount

Flexible spending account

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time-Off

Referral Program

Vision Insurance

Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Certified forklift operator. High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Ability to read, write and speak English needed. Math skills needed include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

Forklift, Stretch Wrap Machine, Calculator, Air Hose, Knife.

Physical Demands

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady forces in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion. 

Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is related for light work.

Mental Effort 

Above average concentration/intensity. Above average memory. Above average time pressure of decision making for safety considerations and reaction time.

Work Environment

Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variations and intermittent wetting from some job tasks. Fumes from hot pepper and forklifts. Earplugs required because of irritating machinery noise. Some contact with grease. Head cover and beard cover required.  

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.