Forklift Operator-Day shift

Job Description

Job Description

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

1 year experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling / blending and / or consumer goods manufacturing / packing environment preferred.

2 years Forklift experience required

Ability to use common hand tools.

Continuous mental and visual attention is required to perform duties, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.

Basic mathematics skills required.

Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new job related software.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.

Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required.

Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.

Must be able to perform on call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice basis. Long term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes.

Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes and chemical or require personal protective equipment.

Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).

Notify in coming trucks to back up to correct dock doors, chock wheels, lock out airline.

Check trailer contents to ensure product and quantity is correct before being received.

Report any damaged product to Quality Assurance before receiving. Retrieve and match shipping bill of lading and pick ticket.

Pull and stage using FIFO and pickup ticket. Check order a second time for accuracy before loading onto trailer (dates, quantity and quality).

Load product onto trailer (third check of order for accuracy).

Accurately complete ship confirmation for outgoing shipments and print bill of lading.

Assist as a back up on the bottling lines as needed.

Follow all safety rules to include but not limited to LOTO and keep area clean and in orderly condition.

Responsible for food product quality and safety.

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