Forklift Operator - Inventory Control

About This Role

Operate forklifts and other equipment to handle materials, manage inventory, and support production in a food manufacturing environment. This role requires adherence to health and safety standards while working with independence and contributing to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned places
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities, working with independence to receive foods, run assembly lines, follow Good Manufacturing Practices, and meet health and safety standards
• Rotate and check food ingredients for freshness and quality, ensuring accurate traceability methods are followed
• Keep work area/assembly clean, demonstrating clean-as-you-go methods
• Prepare and understand a variety of paperwork associated with raw materials, traceability, packaging, quality, and controls
• Assist Associate Trainees with developing their skills and experience and championing a project or team effort
• Ensure all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are followed and champion GMP processes
• Use computer software and electronic equipment to enter data, show receipt of goods, time spent preparing products, and equipment used
• Ensure correct usage of SAP B1 ERP system
• Identify and escalate issues with product, food safety, quality, or equipment to other departments or higher levels

Requirements

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Basic knowledge of how to operate packaging machinery and PLC Screen
• Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24-hour plant environment
• Minimum of 12 months of Forklift Operator experience
• Minimum of 12 months working in a manufacturing environment applying standard processes, procedures, and equipment
• Forklift Certified

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of Forklift Operator experience and 12 months in a manufacturing environment

Nice to Have

• Experience in applying and enforcing routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) in a chilled food environment

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications