Fork Lift Driver

Description

Company Overview:

Since 1951, Hickory Farms has connected people with savory flavors to share and send. Our specialty cured meats and cheeses are available for purchase online, in catalogs, in leading mass merchants and supermarkets, and in seasonal retail locations in the US and Canada. 

Hickory Farms is a privately held company with nearly 75 years of delivering quality, well-loved food gifts and charcuterie essentials. Every member of our nimble, dynamic team makes an impact every day in a high-energy, results-driven culture. 

Our Values lead the way. They are: The customer is our focus. Integrity and respect. We own it. Everyone has a place at the table. We embrace change. We savor the journey together.

Position Overview:

The Forklift Driver is responsible for loading, unloading, packing, and unpacking materials. Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments and relocate items within the warehouse when needed.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - include but are not limited to the following:
 

• Safely and efficiently use material handling equipment (Forklift) to unload, load, pull, or move products and supplies throughout the warehouse.
• Perform daily equipment checks prior to the beginning of an assigned shift, including checking the battery, brakes, lift hook controls, and fire extinguisher.
• Properly count, wrap, and tag items for receipt and shipment, assuring the accuracy of shipping & receiving.
• Uses supply tickets to ensure proper location of stock within the Warehouse Locator System.
• Removes selected items from the slot, using efficient physical dexterity and depth perception.
• Safely transports finished goods to freezer, cooler, and dry rack locations.
• Responsible for the accuracy of inventory transactions and the establishment of proper controls in conjunction with the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Cultural fit that embodies the company’s core values.

Other Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must have experience operating a stand-up forklift experience required.
• Must successfully pass the Hickory Farms PIV certification course (written and driving observation). 
• Demonstrate being a great team player. 
• Experience utilizing an RF scanner device is preferred. 
• Microsoft AX/D365 ERP or equivalent ERP experience is a plus 
• Strong MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook a plus 
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends when necessary. 
• Excellent verbal, written, and mathematical skills relevant to the position. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Must be able to complete the “essential job functions” with “reasonable accommodations” and meet all the mandatory qualifications under the ADA guidelines. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform essential physical activities such as lifting, climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.

Compensation:

$17.50

Benefits:  As this role is seasonal, it is not eligible for medical benefits, etc., unless applicable by state and federal law. 

Hickory Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.