Bulk Liquid Receiving Forklift Operator

Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.

At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future.

The Bulk Liquid Receiving Forklift Operator is a tank truck receiving position for Lyons Magnus, an international food and beverage manufacturer. This position involves the unloading of bulk liquids from tank trucks using an automated pumping station.

Hours: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Schedule: Monday - Friday

(Weekend OT as needed)

Location: Walton, KY

Work Environment: Manufacturing

Core Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission, values and vision of the company.
• Connect and disconnect tank trucks to and from automated pumping station.
• Operate pumping station to offload bulk liquids from tank trucks.
• Run automated cleaning procedures on pumping equipment.
• Maintain log books for QA Lab personnel.
• Move dock levers, and devices to drive industrial forklifts to transport materials between unloading station and storage areas as assigned.
• Organize and secure materials where stored.
• Performs routine pre and post inspections of pumping station and forklift equipment to ensure all equipment is operating well.
• Complete successfully the forklift operator training, provided annually by the company.
• Provide support in pulling materials and staging pallets
• Store products in home locations.
• Correctly and legibly fill out documents pertaining to shipments, and receipt of products.
• Participate in cycle counts.
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse facilities.
• Maintain effective communication with forklift drivers and receiving office personnel.
• Consult and work with managers, supervisors, employees and equipment manufacturers to coordinate loading and loading operations.
• Complete other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor or manager.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in WMS (Scan Technology Software and Hardware)
• Understanding the flow of materials, from receiving to production usage to finished goods inventory to shipping.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task and handle changing priorities
• Ability to use an RF scan gun
• 2+ years WMS experience
• Forklift certification (Sit Down, Stand Up, Pallet Jack)

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years in food manufacturing/warehousing environment.
• High School Education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.