April 15, 2025
The Forklift Driver is responsible for operating forklifts to move, locate, relocate, and stack products in a wet and cold environment. Ensures that all materials and products are handled and stored following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety protocols.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate electrical and propane forklifts to transport products and materials within/outside facility
- Able to work in wet/cold environment
- Maintain and perform basic upkeep on forklifts
- Manage cooling processes in the cooling tunnels
- Ensure continuous supply of bulk products and materials to production lines
- Participate in meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
- Utilize basic math skills to support inventory management and product handling
- Follow GMPs and safety precautions, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Adhere to the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory method
- Understand and work with thermometers and perishable products
- Use and maintain communication via radio
- Perform tasks both indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions
- Lift and move items weighing between 50 lbs without undue physical exertion
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- Proven experience operating forklifts for at least 1 year; cooler experience is not required
- Ability to read and write to follow written instructions and complete documentation
- Flexibility in schedule to accommodate varying shifts and work demands
- Punctuality and reliable attendance
- Basic math skills for inventory
- Understanding and adherence to safety protocols and emergency preparedness procedures
- Ability to learn how to change propane tanks and manage inventory
- Knowledge of handling thermometers and managing perishable products
- Ability to move items between 50lbs without assistance
- Adhere to hygiene standards, including the use of hair nets, beard nets, etc
- Basic computer skills or the ability to learn, including operating a scanner and Thor computer on a forklift
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration and communication skills