Fork Lift Operator jobs in Utica, NY

Summary

• Must be safety and quality oriented; must be clean, follow GMPs, wear proper PPE, and practice good housekeeping; work in a team environment or alone when required;
• must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment; maintain good communication with other Team Members, Shift Leads, Shift Supervisor, and Manager;
• work in any and all departments if needed; must be flexible to changing schedules and additional hours as needed; must be able to take and fulfill orders for multiple different items and areas at one time;

must be able to work on multiple tasks during the shift.

• $20.50 / hour minimum with Quarterly Bonus incentives
• Excellent Benefits with Immediate Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities
• Tuition and Wellness Reimbursements
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Free Yogurt!

Responsibilities

• Assist with the end of line paperwork, if necessary
• Reconcile numbers accordingly and work with cold in order to find any variances
• Able to keep lines running and incur no downtime on equipment
• Train and share knowledge with team members to help improve their skills
• Scan all pallets in, accordingly with no mistakes
• Be involved in implementing solutions and ideas in the department
• Maintain a strong focus on Safety, Quality and Efficiencies
• Work with other departments to create and maintain a whole team atmosphere
• Keep areas clean and organized following the 5-S guidelines
• Enforce and observe all safety rules and regulations as put forth by Chobani and OSHA
• Operate all industrial powered vehicles required for assigned area efficiently and in a safe manner
• Must keep equipment in good working order and use lock out tag out procedures for non-operation equipment
• Make sure that your equipment battery is maintained and if needed changed out at the battery room
• CHEP pallets must be received from the Cold Warehouse and stacked in the kaufman magazines without downtime
• Do daily inspections and checks on your equipment and fill out the necessary paperwork
• Scanner gun must be charged and a part pass down between shifts
• Product must be placed in the proper chill tunnels according to line and SKU
• Anything required by the leadership team to make the flow of production safe and fluent
• Ensuring the correct materials are supplied to each point of use and removal of excess waste streams
• Maintained the correct process flow with finished goods
• Other duties as assigned by the Shift Lead, Manager and Supervisor

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to work on your feet for up to 12 Hours
• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 60 pounds
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance
• Fast learner

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place.

In short : making good food for all. In support of this mission, we are a values-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and have been since Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.

S., founded the company in 2005. We produce yogurt, oatmilk, dairy- and plant-based creamers, ready-to-drink coffee and plant-based probiotic drinks.

Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, and it’s made with only natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world putting humanity first in everything we do. Our philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to our communities and beyond : working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet.

We manufacture our products in New York, Idaho, and Australia. Chobani products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

Last updated : 2024-03-29