Jobs
>
Hanford

    Sanitation Forklift Operator - Hanford, United States - Nichols Farms

    Nichols Farms
    Nichols Farms Hanford, United States

    5 days ago

    Default job background
    Description

    Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members.

    The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development.

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The Sanitation Forklift role is a hands-on member in the Sanitation Team responsible for daily sanitation needs, as well as plant environment and mandatory sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and facilities in accordance with the company's policies and OSHA regulations and applicable laws. Clean/sanitize plant and production equipment cleaning, chemical handling, building and grounds upkeep. Also, must operate a Forklift (sit down and stand up), scissor lift and boom lift.

    Safety Ability: Promote a "safety first" culture within position, department, and all other departments company wide. Follow all safety rules (including lockout/tag out, confined space, fall protection and HazCom).

    Quality Ability: Support training of employees in regard to GMPs and SSOPs standards by leading by example.

    Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in continuous improvement teams and processes.

    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Promote a "safety first" culture within the Sanitation and all other departments. Follow all safety rules as trained and lead by example (including Lockout/Tagout and Confined Space).
    • Completing daily sanitation tasks such as (but not limited to) sanitation of equipment lines and tools.
    • Support measures to continuously improve sanitation methods, equipment performance and quality.
    • Support training of employees regarding sanitation standards, GMPs, SSOPs and objectives by following procedures as trained and leading by example for new team members.
    • Conduct regular inspection of equipment for wear and tear and report to lead or supervisor.
    • Communicate improvement opportunities to supervisor such as changes in equipment, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and effectiveness of process.
    • Follow updated chemical usage procedures.
    • Successfully complete chemical dilutions and verifications.
    • Keep informed of chemical labels and MSDS sheets and updates.
    • Operate a forklift, scissor lift, boom lift and floor scrubber & ride on floor sweeper/tractor as assigned.
    • Safely work with hazardous chemicals to clean and sanitize equipment.
    • Required to climb ladders and must be comfortable at working a variety of heights.
    • Will be required to work overtime and weekends based on business needs.
    • Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.
    JOB ATTRIBUTES:
    • Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and communicate conditions that affect employee safety.
    • Leadership: Ability to listen and follow directions and follow procedures as trained. Communicate and make suggestions for improvement.
    • Interpersonal: Ability to effectively build working relationships.
    • Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem solving and interacts with team and work groups to achieve team and organizational goals.
    • Detail-oriented: Attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
    • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
    • Time Management: Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
    • Communication: Words and actions lead to mutual success. Maintains positive work relationships.
    • Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem solving and interacts with team and work groups to achieve team and organizational goals.
    • Detail-oriented: Attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Experience in Sanitation processes and procedures preferred.
    • Knowledge of pest control is a plus or ability to learn concepts and practices.
    • Forklift experience a plus or ability to become forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, tractor, certified as needed within 30 days of hire.
    • Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for periods of time at workstation, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company.

    The majority of the roles are performed in a manufacturing environment which may include high levels of noise indoor and outdoor conditions. Working in these conditions can include extreme cold, heat, or humidity; and sometimes can include work in dusty or muddy work conditions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Facility is a manufacturing environment, and this position may primarily be outdoors. The manufacturing environment and working outdoors may include high levels of noise. When working outdoors conditions can include extreme cold, heat, or humidity; and sometimes can include work in dusty conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company. Position requires standing, sitting, and walking on a regular basis for prolonged periods. Near vison-ability to see details at close range. Ability to continuously use trunk strength-abdominal and lower back to support repeated bodily movement.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

  • Randstad North America, Inc.

    Forklift Operator

    3 weeks ago


    Randstad North America, Inc. Hanford, United States

    Ready to land your next full-time position as a forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the requirements. First and foremost, we're looking for safety-minded pr Forklift Operator, Lift Opera ...


  • Nichols Farms Hanford, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionNichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesal ...

  • Randstad

    forklift operator

    3 weeks ago


    Randstad Hanford, United States

    Randstad - JobID: forklift-operator_hanford [Warehouse / Material Handler / Laborer] Immediate Openings for Fork Lift Operator positions. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Job requir ...

  • Randstad

    Forklift operator

    3 weeks ago


    Randstad Hanford, United States TEMPORARY, Full time

    Ready to land your next full-time position as a forklift operator? Power your career growth by partnering with Randstad. We have tons of openings in your area, provided you meet the requirements. First and foremost, we're looking for safety-minded pros - people who not only know ...


  • Randstad North America, Inc. Hanford, United States

    Are you looking for a job? We are now hiring forklift drivers in Hanford Temp opening, must have a minimum of 2 years of experience. We are looking for hard working individuals who like to work Overtime Currently working 8 hour shifts Monday throug Forklift Operator, Lift Operato ...


  • Nichols Farms Hanford, United States

    Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and intern ...

  • Oak Harbor Freight Lines

    Forklift Operators

    4 weeks ago


    Oak Harbor Freight Lines Fresno, United States Full time

    Forklift Operators / Dock Workers / Full-time / M-F 6:00pm-10:30pm · Fresno, CA, USA Req #1245 Thursday, May 2, 2024 Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story spanning over a century. With 107 years and counting of d ...


  • Randstad Hanford, United States

    Randstad - JobID: sit-down-forklift-operator_hanford [Warehouse / Material Handler / Laborer] Immediate Openings for Fork Lift Operator positions. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. J ...


  • Randstad Hanford, United States

    Are you looking for a job? We are now hiring forklift drivers in Hanford Temp opening, must have a minimum of 2 years of experience. We are looking for hard working individuals who like to work Overtime Currently working 8 hour shifts Monday through Saturday Loading, unloading, s ...

  • Spherion

    forklift operator

    5 days ago


    Spherion Kingsburg, United States

    Forklift Operators for a COLD Storage facility, experience with racks (Moffett)and previously Certified.A forklift interview / test will be required.Comfortable operating a forklift in tight spaces in cold storage.Following Safety Guidelines at all times. · Working in a cold sto ...

  • Aerotek

    Forklift Operator

    2 weeks ago


    Aerotek Fresno, United States

    Aerotek - JobID: JP [Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator] As a Forklift Operator at Aerotek, you'll: Be responsible for loading, unloading, moving, and stocking; Perform staging of products and materials; Use a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment...Hiring Immediat ...

  • Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc

    Forklift Operator

    3 weeks ago


    Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc Fresno, United States

    Of the Forklift Operator: Assisting with cleaning and related duties to maintain plant operations. Operating a forklift in the movement of bins and equipment. Assisting with yard/facility cleanup and maintenance. Following all safety guidelines and p Forklift Operator, Lift Opera ...

  • DHL

    Forklift Operator

    1 week ago


    DHL Fresno, United States

    DHL - JobID: [Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator] As a Forklift Operator at DHL, you'll: Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment; Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and ...

  • Randstad North America, Inc.

    Forklift Operator

    2 weeks ago


    Randstad North America, Inc. Fresno, United States

    FORKLIFT OPERATO[ "FORKLIFT OPERATOR · . The essential functions of this role include:manual lifting up to 25 lbsstanding for 8 hours at one time" ][ "Experience. Experienced 1 year. Education. No Degree Required" ] Forklift Operator, Lift Operator, Forklift, Operator, Staffing, ...

  • Randstad North America, Inc.

    Forklift Operator

    2 weeks ago


    Randstad North America, Inc. Parlier, United States

    Are you looking for a job? We are now hiring forklift drivers in Parlier Temp to hire, must have a minimum of 2 years of experience. We are looking for hard working individuals who like to work Overtime Currently working 10 hour shifts Monday throu Forklift Operator, Lift Operato ...

  • WestRock

    ForkLift Operator

    3 weeks ago


    WestRock Fresno, United States

    Work with WMS (Warehouse Management System) for pallet tracking. Generate pallet tags thru WMS for all finished goods. Coordinate with Forming driver to ensure full pallets are being generated before changing to a new product. Manage all partials in Forklift Operator, Lift Operat ...

  • PrideStaff

    Forklift Operator

    2 weeks ago


    PrideStaff Fresno, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionForklift Operator · We are looking for an experienced forklift operator to move packages and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving arou ...

  • Randstad USA

    Forklift Operator

    2 weeks ago


    Randstad USA Fresno, United States TEMPORARY, Full time

    We are currently hiring Forklift operator to work in a Warehouse environment. Shifts 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Start time may vary. This is a temp to hire position paying range from $16 to $17.00 an hour. If you are interested feel free to apply at or email me your resume: · salary: $ ...

  • Randstad

    forklift operator

    15 hours ago


    Randstad Parlier, United States

    Randstad - JobID: forklift-operator_parlier [Warehouse / Material Handler / Laborer] Immediate Openings for Fork Lift Operator positions. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Job requir ...

  • Oak Harbor Freight Lines

    Forklift Operators

    1 week ago


    Oak Harbor Freight Lines Fresno, United States Part time

    Join the Oak Harbor Freight Lines family, where success and tradition meet in a regional trucking story spanning over a century. With 107 years and counting of dedicated service across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California, we are more than just a compa ...