Forklift Operator - Sacramento, United States - Sterman Masser Inc

Sterman Masser Inc
Sterman Masser Inc
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Sacramento, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 4:30PM-12:30AM


SUMMARY Responsible for operating sit-down industrial lift truck (forklift) and or electric ride-on or walk behind hand jacks to perform a variety of lifting and moving tasks within potato packing and shipping warehouses.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Learn and perform specific safety and operational procedures for each type of forklift used in the warehouse, including daily inspection, changing of batteries and/or propane tanks, and troubleshooting of maintenance issues.
  • Report any damage of truck before loading or unloading.
  • Learn P.O. # system utilized in the potato packing shed as well as the inventory system and utilizing scan guns to obtain inventory.
  • Follow the Good Manufacturing Practices utilized in the potato packing shed.
  • Depending upon area assigned on a daily basis, tasks could include but are not limited to:
  • Moving finished pallets away from packing lines/tote dumper
  • Resupplying empty pallets to packing lines/keeping bins filled
  • Supplying packing lines with potatoes by either emptying totes or bin boxes into hopper(s).
  • Moving full bin boxes away from washer and/or sizer, and resupplying empty boxes/tote dumper.
  • Bins must be removed in all weather conditions.
  • Assist with unloading incoming product, assuring that product is properly labeled, safely stacked, and stored in designated area.
  • Assist with loading/unloading outgoing/incoming trucks, which includes assuring that each outgoing pallet is properly labeled, picking/stacking and scanning orders, and properly placing pallets on truck in manner that they will ride securely.
  • Report damaged pallets, product, or packaging.
  • Coordinate dumping of product into bin boxes and monitor counts. Separate and scan labeled items.
  • Supply packing lines with empty bags and other packaging supplies.
  • Properly place product in rack. Train others how to do so. Ensure broken pallets are not put in rack.
  • Follow product usage guide.
  • Alert supervisor of possible old inventory. When identified, move to front to make more visible.
  • Assist during planting and harvest seasons with loading and unloading bulk field trucks, moving seed and harvested product, monitoring and mapping storage for product and seed.
  • Assist with keeping coolers, bays, dock areas and main packing floor areas neat and sanitary: removing broken pallets and bin boxes, emptying garbage barrels and boxes, sweeping and keeping garbage buildup to a minimum.
  • Keep product within coolers rotated on firstin, firstout basis.
  • Keep bag storage areas clean and organized.
  • Ensure overhead doors are closed.
  • Must read and understand written instructions on what needs to be done as well as write legibly.
  • Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have flexibility in schedule as well as traveling (Working at other company properties)

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Help perform general plant cleaning and sanitation as well as outside areas.
  • Identify good vs. bad pallets and bins.
  • If trained and qualified, assist with jockeying trucks around facility.
  • If trained and qualified, utilize snowplow to assist with facility snow removal.
  • Perform other tasks as requested during slower times including assisting where necessary in all aspects of the potato packing process.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

POSITION STANDARDS

_ Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)_

  • No Jewelry
  • No Visible Piercings
  • Restrained Hair
  • No Food or Gum
  • Steel Toe Shoes
  • Visible ID Badge
  • Unsoiled/Untorn Clothing
  • No Drinks other than Plain Water
  • Smoking ONLY in designated areas
  • No Polished/False Fingernails
**_
Safety_**- Employees must follow standard operating procedures to ensure a safe working environment

**_
Physical Requirements/Range of Motion_**- Walking

  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Reaching
  • Kneeling
  • Climbing
  • Bending
  • Squatting
  • Lift 60lbs without assistance
  • Lift 60+ to 100 lbs with assistance
  • Push or Pull up to 100lbs
**_
Working Conditions Outside of Office_**- Hot or Cold Temperatures

  • A variety of dusts may be present
  • Chemicals may be Present
  • Walking surfaces may be uneven
**_
Cleaning Duties_**- Sweep

  • Dust
  • Wipe Down Machinery
  • Keep Work Areas Neat
  • Wash Equipment & Bins with Pressure Washer & Disinfectant
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