Receiving Forklift Operator

## Description **JOB TITLE:** RECEVING FORKLIFT OPERATOR **JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY** This job requires the Receiving/ Shipping Ingredients Forklift Operator to perform the following tasks: - Perform trailer inspections and securing trucks prior to loading/unloading - Check/verify all product labels, names, and quantities received in from suppliers and provide the incoming documents to Inventory Clerk for receiving. - Unload/unpack materials and label prior to putting in storage. - Work well with team members to accurately place items in designated storage area in warehouses - Use handheld scanner to complete inventory moves - Move product from the trucks to the appropriate warehouse noting proper storage/temperature conditions as well as Allergen/Organic foods control. - Properly report and handle damaged product and or incoming materials. - Support the review, understanding and compliance of all programs, policies and procedures contained in the Food Safety and Quality Management System. - Sorting and organizing pallets and metal drums, bailing recyclables (cardboard and plastic) - To move product from the warehouse to trucks being loaded following the Pick List so that pulling in FIFO is maintained. - Perform trailer inspections and securing trucks prior to loading. - Use a scanner to complete loads, transfer product and split pallets. - Properly report and handle damaged product. - To perform general labor - To work in a safe manner - To take direction from the Warehouse Operations Supervisor or Shipping Lead Person or Warehouse Dry Lead, to assure procedures are being followed. - Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead person. - Support the review, understanding and compliance of all programs, policies and procedures contained in the Food Safety and Quality Management System. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** % OF ITEM TIME JOB FUNCTIONS 1. 30% Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, with vendor’s packing list, and report damage or inaccurate counts. 2. 17% Communicate with scheduler, production, purchasing, and receiving to exchange information regarding all products and materials. 3. 40% Safely and efficiently operate forklift without damage to product, persons, or facilities. 4. 3% Maintain daily check list on forklifts and delivering Chep pallets to production. 5. 10% Maintain First In/First Out on all ingredients and cleanliness of warehouses 1, 2, & 3,4,6, 8 rotating shifts/duties to fill vacancies, when needed. TOTAL 100% **POSITION DIMENSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS** *Internal Contacts:* Supervisors, Lead Persons, and Peers *External Contacts:* N/A *Education Level and Focus:* Proof of high school diploma or equivalent; Willingness to continue education through approved courses or classes that will enhance personal and professional growth *Years and Type of Related Experience Required:* Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in this occupation. Exposure to manufacturing environment. Forklift experience. **SKILLS AND ABILITIES** *Uphold Kagome's Values:* Employee works well with others as a team and treats others with respect. Conducts self in a professional manner and exhibits the highest level of integrity. Maintains a positive attitude through good working relationships with our customers, visitors, and co-workers that emphasizes our commitment to good customer service. *Employee Retention:* Build a culture employees and/or co-workers want to be a part of. Be helpful to others and work as a team toward company goals. Participate in an exceptional onboarding experience for new hires and ensure they have the necessary tools to succeed in their roles by welcoming and assisting them *Interpersonal and Communication:* Requires Forklift Training/Certification. Requires strong oral and communication skills; requires calculator knowledge in-order-to perform duties as assigned. *Technical and Analytical:* Requires good organizational skills and the ability to perform assigned tas…