Forklift Driver- 2nd Shift

Manzana Products Co., Inc. is a historic apple cannery nestled in Sebastopol’s Green Valley. For over 90 years, apple sauce, apple juice, and apple cider vinegar have been produced in this little corner of the world.

Manzana specializes in producing high-quality organic products made with Fresh USDA Organic Apples, not from concentrate. Our Organic Apples are harvested and processed right here in the USA.

Manzana offers eligible employees Kaiser coverage -- 100% employer-paid! $2.00 Shift Differential per hour for working 2nd shift hours!

We are growing!! Currently looking for Forklift Drivers for 2nd Shift.

The Forklift Driver - Production sets up the production line by bringing all the materials needed for that specific run, as well as, putting away all finished goods in the warehouse. This includes documenting and scanning all materials, ingredients, apples used. Ultimately responsible for operating several different types and brands of forklifts in a safe manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts to store/retrieve all materials related to production activities.
• Accurately and legibly complete the paperwork necessary to complete duties.
• Use Barcode Scanning Equipment to document all material movements in and out of the production areas.
• Ensure that all products being put away are properly labeled, are in good condition, and are the correct product for the specified storage location
• Document all safety, quality, and production information as required and adhere to all safety, quality, and production rules, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with other team members on production lines, mechanics, and supervisors regarding safety, quality, and productivity issues related to driver activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area in accordance with Plant and GMP requirements.
• Perform regular safety checks of forklifts.

Manzana Food Products charges all employees with the responsibility to fully participate in all company policy and program initiatives for Food Legality, Food Safety, Food Quality, and Food Defense; each employee, no matter their position or job function serves a key role in contributing to safe, quality food.

• The position will require overtime and weekend work, as needed, which may require you to come in early or stay late.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma, or equivalent

Skills/Knowledge:

• Must have experience and demonstrate familiarity with forklift controls and the safe operation of a forklift.
• Ability to use basic math skills, add, subtract, multiply, divide and/or calculate percentages in order to complete necessary production documentation, to document materials added to or removed from the warehouses, and to count incoming and outgoing materials.
• Ability to write legibly in order to document safety, quality and production information as required or produce other documents as required.
• Able to use electronic scanners and be able to manually enter necessary production and warehousing information using a keypad.
• Able to read and write fluently in English required; Spanish language skills are desirable.
• Able to handle cleaning materials as needed to maintain the cleanliness of the working environment.
• Ability to use sanitizing and cleaning chemicals properly according to safety regulations as well as to handle and properly and safely use all equipment to sanitize and clean the equipment and working area.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties stated above, the employee is frequently required to walk and drive on wet floors, go up and down ramps, sit for long periods of time. The employee must have the ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must have the ability to push and pull heavy equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential demands of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy forklift traffic. The employee will be working around heavy equipment and must be able to wear the required PPE in conditions that may be very hot, very cold, and/or very humid. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, i.e. moving machinery. The work environment is subject to many of the above-described conditions on a day-to-day basis. It is essential to be able to perform all job functions while in the presence of these conditions.

Why Manzana?

• We have been in business for nearly 100 years!
• We make quality, organic apple products that we are proud to put into the world.
• We invest in our employees and want them to succeed long-term by offering opportunities to grow.
• We respect, value, and work to protect the environment.
• We offer a respectful work environment and encourage employees to respect and appreciate each other.

Company Benefits:

• Generous employee health benefits, fully funded by Manzana
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Ongoing Employee Appreciation: Gifts, BBQ’s, Ice Cream parties, etc
• Opportunities to learn new skills and expand your career
• Excellent Employee Referral Program - earn gift cards
• Amazing discounts on Organic Apple Sauce, Juice, & Vinegar products
• Participate in fun community and local events

Please apply via this posting. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location