Forklift Operator - First Shift

Full Time
Klingerstown, PA 17941
Posted
Job description
Business Unit Description:
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food .
Location Description: Michael Foods, Inc. located in Klingerstown, Pennyslvania known for their ice cream socials at Klingerstown Lutheran Parish, fishing rodeo, and fireman's parade. Responsibilities:
First Shift

$19.00 hr

POSITION SUMMARY
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The purpose of the forklift operator is to insure the proper delivery, shipment, and customer service required to maintain and continue business expectations from a premier egg products company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist Production Personnel in confirming material numbers and quantities on pallets. – 30%
  • Identify placement/removal location of materials in the cooler, freezer, and dock locations - 5%
  • Perform the placement/removal process with the use of forklift and power jacks. – 30%
  • Load/unload trailers according to instructions issued by the Warehouse Lead or Warehouse Manager. – 25%
  • Maintain the sanitation processes and GMP’s to achieve a clean and safe workplace. *
  • Work closely with Warehouse Supervisor, Distribution Lead, and Inventory Clerk to insure distribution policies and procedures are followed. *
  • Have the ability to assist in other areas as needed. *
  • Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained in order to maintain SQF certification. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

  • Basic knowledge of warehouse procedures.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
  • Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification
  • Driver’s license
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • Have the ability to obtain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
  • Operate a forklift or power jack in a cold environment within areas with limited space.
  • Basic reading and verbal skills.
  • Basic arithmetic skills.
  • Previous work experience operating forklift in warehousing environment.
  • Have the ability to learn the sanitation processes, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety regulations for the area.
  • Have the ability to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the area.
  • Have the ability to work indoors in a cold environment for most of shift.
  • Possess a general knowledge of warehouse procedures, to insure a safe and productive warehouse.
  • Have the equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties.
  • Basic math skills
  • Customer service capabilities
  • Basic computer skills with ability to input data into the SAP system
  • Light typing skills
  • Ability to answer phones and receive pertinent information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all of the duties required of the position.

Benefits:
  • Medical (HSA/PPO)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan w/ match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Plan
  • Paid holidays and PTO Day 1
  • Growth opportunities
  • Incentive Plan

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