Receiving Forklift Operator

Kagome USA - Osceola, AR

Full-time

Osceola, AR

Food Manufacturing

About the position

This job requires the Receiving/ Shipping Ingredients Forklift Operator to perform the following tasks: Perform trailer inspections and securing trucks prior to loading/unloading. Check/verify all product labels, names, and quantities received in from suppliers and provide the incoming documents to Inventory Clerk for receiving. Unload/unpack materials and label prior to putting in storage. Work well with team members to accurately place items in designated storage area in warehouses. Use handheld scanner to complete inventory moves. Move product from the trucks to the appropriate warehouse noting proper storage/temperature conditions as well as Allergen/Organic foods control. Properly report and handle damaged product and or incoming materials. Support the review, understanding and compliance of all programs, policies and procedures contained in the Food Safety and Quality Management System. Sorting and organizing pallets and metal drums, bailing recyclables (cardboard and plastic). To move product from the warehouse to trucks being loaded following the Pick List so that pulling in FIFO is maintained. Perform trailer inspections and securing trucks prior to loading. Use a scanner to complete loads, transfer product and split pallets. Properly report and handle damaged product. To perform general labor. To work in a safe manner. To take direction from the Warehouse Operations Supervisor or Shipping Lead Person or Warehouse Dry Lead, to assure procedures are being followed. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead person. Support the review, understanding and compliance of all programs, policies and procedures contained in the Food Safety and Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

• Perform trailer inspections and securing trucks prior to loading/unloading
• Check/verify all product labels, names, and quantities received in from suppliers
• Unload/unpack materials and label prior to putting in storage
• Work well with team members to accurately place items in designated storage area in warehouses
• Use handheld scanner to complete inventory moves
• Move product from the trucks to the appropriate warehouse noting proper storage/temperature conditions
• Properly report and handle damaged product and or incoming materials
• Support the review, understanding and compliance of all programs, policies and procedures contained in the Food Safety and Quality Management System
• Sort and organize pallets and metal drums, bail recyclables (cardboard and plastic)
• Move product from the warehouse to trucks being loaded following the Pick List
• Perform general labor
• Work in a safe manner
• Take direction from the Warehouse Operations Supervisor or Shipping Lead Person or Warehouse Dry Lead
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead person

Requirements

• Proof of high school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to continue education through approved courses or classes
• Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful
• Exposure to manufacturing environment
• Forklift experience
• Forklift Training/Certification
• Strong oral and communication skills
• Calculator knowledge in order to perform duties as assigned
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to accurately use scales and formula information

Benefits

• Employee works well with others as a team and treats others with respect
• Conducts self in a professional manner and exhibits the highest level of integrity
• Maintains a positive attitude through good working relationships with customers, visitors, and co-workers
• Build a culture employees and/or co-workers want to be a part of
• Participate in an exceptional onboarding experience for new hires