Team Member - Forklift Operator

at  FGF Brands

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Site Leader, Operations Leader, and the Shipping & Receiving Team Leader, the Team Member - Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a Raymond Reach Forklift in a safe and efficient manner within a food manufacturing environment.
In this position you will work in a team environment led by a Team Leader. You will support your Team Leader by demonstrating and practicing team work every day and respect all your fellow Team Members.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Must have a valid (Raymond Reach/Counterbalance) forklift operator license from a recognized training provider
• 1 year of Reach and Counterbalacne Forklift experience working in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable)
• RF scanning experience
• Ability to work in a freezer environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or distraction
• Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to detect the presence of a quality issue
• Good communication skills (Paperwork and documentation are part of the job responsibilities)
• Must be punctual and flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed

• Operates Raymond Reach and/or Counter Balance trucks to transport, stage, load/unload finished products/raw materials onto and off trailers
• Picking orders using the Raymond Reach truck and a RF scanner gun
• Operates pallet wrapping machines
• Works in a safe manner and follows all GMP’s, Safe Operating Procedures, and Health and Safety Policies as outlined by FGF at all times
• Ensures Operations Management System (OMS) procedures are being followed (entering inventory into the operating system)
• Responsible for daily inventory control
• Reports food safety/ quality problems to the Quality Assurance team
• Performs lift truck daily inspection as per standard operating procedures
• Ensures the flow of Finished Goods and packaging material is smooth during production on the floor
• Performs other duties as assigned