Warehouse – Forklift Operator
Job Description: Responsible for all aspects slot replenishments, restacking pallets, product put-away, unloading trailers and clean up within the warehouse
Duties:
* Be able to use and understand proper fork lift operation, including ALL safety rules and driving procedures
* Be able to use general warehouse equipment (hand jacks, power jacks and fork lifts)
* Have a general understanding of computer-based inventory systems (WMS)
* Know how to or be able to be trained to “build” pallets of product
* Have a general understanding of produce and produce quality
* Be able to communicate to supervisors on product quality and job duty understandings
* Work in an efficient and orderly manner suited to the business
* Work in a cold/refrigerated environment
* Know the policy of “FIFO” First In First Out product system
* Understand how to stage orders for the loaders, and to be able to load trucks in an orderly way
* To learn, know and understand receiving procedures and all procedures, system related
* Have a knowledge of food safety issues and be able to identify and communicate food safety issues to their supervisors
* Have general cleaning skills
* Perform related duties as required by ALL Supervision
Job Requirements and Definition:
* Have an open availability to work first, second and/or third shifts as well as the ability and understanding that you may work Saturday & Sunday’ and holidays
* Extensive produce knowledge, including warehousing, storage and shipping
* Excellent organizational skills
* The ability to perform ALL job functions assigned with limited supervision
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Be a team player
* Follow quality service standards and comply with policies, procedures, rules and regulation