Shipping Forklift Operator

Key Duties/Responsibilities

The Raw Material Handler will operate an industrial forklift truck to accomplish various materials handling assignments supporting production.

• Conducts a Forklift safety inspection prior to use according to guidelines
• Pulls product from staging areas and moves them to production
• Tracks raw materials through proper use of scanning, inventory control and reporting issues
• Transports products to and from various locations including combo dumps, scales, loading docks, and storage areas
• Removes empty combos from the dump and breaks down the combo for recycling and takes liner to trash area
• Reports any problems with product or equipment to supervisor 
• Manages pallets and other supplies in specified areas
• Performs other related duties as requested

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic math, language, and reading skills
• Ability to handle equipment and vehicles safely and sensibly

Education and Experience

• High school diploma preferred
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
• Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness
• Must be able to move and lift up to 50-pound wooden skid or pallet
• Able to work in a cold refrigerated environment for up to 10 hours. Moving in and out of freezer

SSI Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:

SSI is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.