Forklift Operator 1st shift - Winston-Salem, United States - Dairy Farmers of America

Description

**Position** : Forklift Operator 1st shift

**Location** : Winston-Salem, North Carolina

**Requisition ID:** : 25859

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel 'hook fork' grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute the loading and unloading of products in trailers

Distribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas

Stage materials for production

Move product and materials within facility (plant and/or cooler)

Receive materials for warehouse storage

Supply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to line as needed

Maintain pallet supply for palletizer

Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In First Out)

Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information

Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs

Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Able to effectively work in a team environment

Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

Able to use company computer systems

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to follow directions

Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer