Shipping/Forklift Operator

shipping forklift operator:

The position is responsible for placing finished goods into the warehouse, proper rotation of inventory, and accurately and efficiently picking customer orders and loading finished goods onto trucks.

essential job functions (other duties may be assigned as needed):

pre-stage

• Operate scanner gun for picking and rotating finished goods.
• At the beginning of the shift and throughout, obtain Pick Tickets from the Shipping office. Pick Tickets contain customer order information such as, type of product and quantity that needs to be pulled from the warehouse to fill an order. Pick and scan items of finished product from the warehouse and enter quantities into the scanner gun.
• Build pallets of finished goods for customer orders, place a sticker on the pallet to identify which order the pallet/product belongs to, place in the staging rack, and complete the Load Chart. The Load Chart is filled out while the pallet is being built. When done pulling product and building pallets for the order, turn the completed Loader Sheet and Pick Ticket into the Shipping office. All writing must be clean, neat and legible. Must verify counts.
• Read and follow special instructions on the Pick Ticket. Special instructions may include the customer’s requirement to use corner boards, CHEP pallets, or to shrink wrap the pallet.
• Must meet order Picking efficiency standards set by organicgirl.

load trucks

• Conduct pre-inspection of the trailer to ensure it is clean, proper temperature, note damage to the trailer, etc. Complete the pre-inspection form which is on the Load Tag document. Inform a supervisor if the trailer does not pass pre-inspection.
• While using a forklift, go to staging area, get pallets of product for the order, verify counts, and load the truck. Verify counts by reading the Pick Ticket already filled out during pre-stage and by writing the counts on the blank Pick-Ticket. If missing product for the order, pick items from the warehouse to complete the order. When remove product from the warehouse, use a hand scanning gun to scan the bar code on the rack and pallet and enter the quantity of cases into the scan gun.

rotation

• This is to be performed using a scanner gun.

• Take pallets of finished product from Production and place in the warehouse.
• Obtain the Production Schedule, read and understand the volume of product being produced, and move product in the warehouse to ensure there is enough room for incoming product. Rotate product based on FIFO.
• Using an Inventory Sheet, perform cycle counts. This involves finding the product on the Inventory Sheet in the warehouse, counting the product, and confirming quantities in the warehouse.

safety/gmp/misc.

• Prior to operating a forklift, sign out for the forklift, conduct the required safety inspection of the forklift, complete the required safety inspection form, and only operate the lift if it is in safe working order. Report safety concerns or damage to the forklift immediately to the supervisor.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in safe handling of forklift.
• Maintain and work in accord with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration norms.
• Adhere to GMP’s in accordance with company policy.

education and experience:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited institution preferred.
• 1-year of Shipping Forklift experience in a similar environment required.
• Some experience using a handheld scanner is preferred.
• Forklift experience in both Shipping and Receiving is preferred.

language skills:

• Literate in English and or Spanish. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to read, write and interpret work related documents and written work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.

mathematical skills:

• Basic math skills with demonstrated ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers to assure proper inventory counts and fulfillment of customer orders.

licenses/certification:

• Certification in Forklift operation preferred, however organicgirl will certify employees.

reasoning ability:

• Demonstrated ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced-high pressure environment, collaborating with co-workers and management.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to suggest procedures to improve processes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.

additional information:

• Must be able to provide proof and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to work in a food processing plant.
• Prior experience in a fresh vegetable or food processing plant a plus.

· Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.77 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salinas, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location