Forklift operator

Houma, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2024

We Deliver the Goods :

  • Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
  • Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
  • Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose :

Warehouse associates are the foundation to our company’s success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards.

As a Forklift Operator, Non Formula, you will operate material handling equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc.

The Forklift Operator, Non Formula transports incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots, on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish / re-stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of the production process Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to :

Locates proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit.

Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift / pallet jack.

  • Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders. Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and / or remove outdated out of date inventory according to company policy.
  • Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
  • Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. I
  • nspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
  • Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and / or acts immediately.
  • Reviews work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
  • Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
  • Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
  • Works from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and / or verbal instructions.

Inspects items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.

  • Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
  • Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
  • Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Last updated : 2024-05-01

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