GENERAL DESCRIPTION - PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring customer orders and replenishment loads are fulfilled, prepared for shipment and delivered to the appropriate destination in a safe, quality, timely and cost effective manner. The forklift operator is the final operation in meeting customer requirements for high quality, damage free, on-time, correctly loaded and accurate deliveries.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Load trailers according to loading specifications and in a manner which delivers product on time (arrives when originally expected) and complete (accurate by item and damage free) as measured by our customers and other receiving destinations.
- Receive, unload, inspect and correctly warehouse all in-bound shipments (finished goods and materials) using safe procedures while maintaining the quality of all products and using accurate inventory management procedures.
- Conduct trailer inspections prior to loading trailers for product shipment and after unloading inbound trailers.
- Operate forklift and high lift equipment to move product from the palletizer and within the warehouse to trailers and various other warehouse locations and operate in a manner maintaining required sanitation levels. Repair and recoup damaged goods as accidentally created during product movement and as required. Follow FIFO principles for finished products.
- Perform accurate inventory transactions into warehousing systems. Tag pallets from the palletizer and record production; organize warehouse and all warehouse supplies and materials.
- Report or take appropriate action when quality checks do not meet set specifications.
- Improve operations through individual and group problem solving. Provide leadership in solving problems that disrupts the daily production goals.
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.
Must know the product \\"Hold\\" criteria of all applicable areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified in Forklift operation
- Record keeping, and organizational skills
- Ability to read, write and understand English
- Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Must be literate and able to calculate totals, percentages, and operate some computerized equipment
- High School diploma or GED
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as SOP's, and safety documents

PREFERRED SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Understands the importance of safety and quality
- 2 or more year's experience in food manufacturing preferred
- Detail oriented and able to multi-task
- Working knowledge of WMS/RF scanning technology preferred
- Working knowledge of SAP preferred
- 2 or more years of forklift operating experience in a warehouse preferred

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