Forklift Loader Blend Line-Second Shift (Soledad-VAP)

Title: Forklift Loader Blend Line                                                    
Salary Range: $23.60 Hourly 
Status: Non Exempt                                              
Days/Shifts: 2nd Shift 
Location: Soledad, CA                                          
Reports to: Materials Manager 
 
GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Operate forklift in a safe and responsible manner inside warehouses and receiving yards. Load & unload vans and flatbeds, issue packaging & raw products to production while following FIFO rules and maintaining  trace documentation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
•    Drive and operate forklift, safely.
•    Prior experience in loading and unloading of trailers.
•    Must pass company written and practical forklift operator test.  
•    Ability to complete trailer inspections for outbound and inbound deliveries.
•    Ability to verify and document incoming deliveries to ensure accuracy.
•    Competency in operation of dock door controls, ramp, and safely secure trailers in docks with appropriate locks.
•    Inspect and document arriving loads for seal integrity, possible contaminants, damage & temperature. 
•    Load & unload vans and flatbeds.
•    Issue and return packaging & raw products to production while following FIFO rules.
•    Use company trace and tracking forms & scanners to maintaining traceback of materials issued and returned. 
•    Able to work around equipment and machinery

•  Employee must adhere to all policies, practices, and SOP’s related to producing Safe Quality Food (SQF)

•  Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
•    Should be able to work in a fast pace production environment.
•    Previous Forklift experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Work is performed in an exterior environment exposed to elements of cold and heat but may also work inside plant where environment is cold with an average temperature of 34 degrees F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present.  Work surfaces and floors are wet.  Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment.  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted up to ½ of the workday, and 20 lbs overhead as job demands. Sitting in forklift for major portion of workday.  Walking, standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required.  

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 

EEO STATEMENT:  We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.