Forklift Operator - 1st Shift at Stratas Foods

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Safety Guidelines, Inventory Management, Material Handling, Documentation, Team Participation, Basic Computer Knowledge, GMP Compliance

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals. Job Description The forklift operator will be driving electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials. This operation is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and Company procedures and policies. Forklift Operator Responsibilities: Move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of the lifting apparatus. Position forks under loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transport load to designated area. Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting devices. Follow GMP’s and safety guidelines. Pick customer orders as required. Inventory material on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed. Inspect trailers prior to loading and unloading product. Document onto proper form. Load and unload trucks and trailers. Load and unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids or lifting devices. Inspect truck daily and fill out operational checklists, recharge batteries. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: 1-2 years Forklift Operator Experience Preferred Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Related Experience: Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge - data entry Competencies: Be active and participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams Learn and follow written rules and procedures Produce accurate documentation Maintain acceptable attendance Must be willing and able to learn various positions Must fill in when needed in temporary/permanent vacancies Must adhere to and comply with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies Additional Information Physical: Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights Sensory: Mental/Reasoning: Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance Stratas Foods California Privacy Rights Act Policy: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance Work Location: Nashville

Responsibilities

The forklift operator will drive an electric powered industrial truck to move products, equipment, or materials while adhering to safety and company procedures. Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, inspecting trailers, and maintaining equipment.