2024-05-22
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
San Antonio
Texas
78208
United States
**Forklift Operator**
Shipping San Antonio, TX Full-Time Share: Share this post to email **Job Summary:**
Receive and record the movement of produce, load trailers with supplies and stock to and from the warehouse and to customers, using specialized lifts and trucks.
**Responsibilities:**
* Operate forklift or other hand truck activities, to stage, count, sort, wrap finished product and move shipments of product and packaging material
* Examine incoming shipment contents and compare with records to verify accuracy and quality of shipment; place shipment to designated location; rotate and organize inventory per company procedures, using FIFO method
* Inspect and load outbound shipments; check contents and compare with records to verify accuracy and quality of shipment, place shipment on designated truck for delivery to customer
* Communicate frequently with Warehouse Supervisor, report quality issues, damage, shortages of product or packaging
* Maintain a clean work area; remove empty and damage pallets, wood, and plastic
* Daily inspection of assigned forklift or other material handling equipment; report damages or mechanical issues to personnel with authority
* Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations
* Other core expectations as defined by the company.
**Required Skills / Experience / Education:**
* Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required
* Minimum two (2) years forklift experience required; Forklift Certification preferred
* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
* Commitment to adhere to all security and safety procedures; excellent driving skills and the ability to show good judgement
* Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills
* Ability to remain focused for extended periods of time and react quickly in emergency situations
* Proficient in English communication; oral, written and reading
* Steel toed shoes are required
* Ability to work as a team
**Work Conditions:**
* Hours of work may vary depending on business needs.; Flexibility required
* This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
* Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms
* The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds
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Posted on: February 14, 2022
