$27.10/HR Forklift Operator: 2nd Shift (3p-11p)

8th Avenue Food & Provisions, a rapidly expanding company consisting of several businesses that manufacture and market high-quality food products such as pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes for retail, foodservice, and ingredient clients, is in search of a skilled Forklift Operator for the 2nd Shift. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient shipping, receiving, and storage of inventory, ensuring products are loaded and shipped in compliance with quality and safety standards. This pivotal role plays a vital part in guaranteeing our products reach our customers in excellent condition and punctually.

Responsibilities Include:

– Operating a forklift to load and unload products onto trucks and trailers in accordance with shipping schedules, and operating other necessary shipping equipment
– Supporting efficient production and shipping processes by using forklift and pallet jack to transfer products, pallets, boxes, and other materials
– Pulling products from Alvey and Tote stations and placing them in the warehouse or designated areas as directed by the Supervisor
– Utilizing scanners to input information into systems, and adhering to standard operating procedures and policies to ensure accurate and timely inventory management during storing and loading processes
– Monitoring all equipment for any wear and potential damage, and carrying out relevant preventative maintenance as necessary
– Changing labels on Markem printers and inputting information using scanners
– Ensuring production supplies are prepared for the next shift, and replenishing line supply as needed
– Collecting and safely scrapping cardboard in the compactor and checking egg release sheets to verify egg deliveries and compact empty boxes
– Hand palletizing products, as required
– Carrying out any other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

– Prior experience in operating a forklift
– Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
– High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
– Previous experience in manufacturing and with scanner equipment

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

– CDL license preferred

Physical Requirements:

– Candidates must be able to perform specified physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including sitting for 8+ hours per shift, bending, crouching, kneeling, standing, stooping, walking, and reaching above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift, working in a dusty, high heat, and humid environment for 3+ hours per shift, performing simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation, and feeling for 8+ hours per shift, operating foot pedals for 8+ hours per shift, lifting up to 50 pounds for 6+ hours per shift, and making fine distinctions in sound, expressing and exchanging written or spoken words, and distinguishing objects and equipment visually.