Shipping Forklift Driver

DESCRIPTION OF JOB SCOPE

Forklift driver is an employee in the shipping and receiving department. This role is member to our shipping and receiving team and is responsible

to perform manual labor and forklift driving needed to process with the highest standards of food quality. The employee is required to notify any

issues regarding food safety and general safety awareness.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP Policies, including Basic Policies (TRN-0101, TRN-102, TRN-103. TRN-104. TRN-105. TRN-1061.


2. Complete Classic Salads Standard Forklift Training Procedures


3. Use proper lifting and folding boxes techniques occasionally


4. Report all deficiencies to management.


5. Work overtime, weekend,s and holidays if necessary


6. Move product and/or materials manually as required


7. Report all injuries and incidents big or small


8. Demonstrate attention to detail


9. Report any foreign objects while performing duties to immediate supervisor.


10. Communicate with management and/or other employees (Production supervisor, QA ,etc)


11. Be conscious to reduce material spoilage.


12. Able to work in a cold wet environment 36-36 °F


13. Work/cross-train in other areas as needed


14. Fold boxes occasionally 1 lb to 3 lbs


15. Lift bags occasionally 2 oz to 4 Lbs


16. Stack boxes continuously 3 Lbs to 4 Lbs 5-6 boxes high


17. Keep work area clean


18. Train coworkers as needed


19. Lift finished product boxes continuously 3 lbs to 15 lbs


20. Stay in assigned work area


21. Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection (goggles), face shield, gloves, slip-resistant shoes, wet/rain suit, apron, etc.


22. Be aware of surroundings due to forklift traffic


23. Keep organic and conventional product separated in the warehouse.


24. Keep track of materials and finished product rotation FIFO (First in first out)


25. Complete all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.


26. Verify case counts when fulfilling or receiving product orders


27. Use basic math and organization skills daily


28. Report dropped or damaged product immediately


29. Scan pallets in or out of racks


30. Replace broken pallets accordingly


31. Follow adequate procedure to charge forklifts


32. Keep finished and raw product in proper rotation in storage (racks, finished product room, raw room, etc)


33. Follow all OSHA requirements for lift trucks.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience of work in a similar environment preferred. Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work with fast-changing priorities and keep up with workflow. Work in a team effort environment. Able to follow simple instructions.

Demonstrate knowledge or experience loading and unloading perishable products. Basic organization skills, Basic math skills. Forklift

License required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM THE JOB CONSTANTLY FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS

WALKING, STANDING, BENDING NECK, BENDING WAIST, SQUATTING, CLIMBING, TWISTING NECK, TWISTING WAIST, BOTH HANDS USE (SIMPLE GRASPING, POWER GRASPING, FINE MANIPULATION, PUSHING AND PULLING, REACHING BELOW AND ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL)

DAILY LIFTING AND CARRYING REQUIREMENTS FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS

1-25 LBS 7 FEET HIGH, 20 FEET IN DISTANCE

DESCRIBE THE HEAVIEST ITEM REQUIRED TO CARRY AND THE DISTANCE TO BE CARRIED:

EMPTY PALLET LIFT AND CARRY 50-75 LBS 20 FEET OCCASIONALLY