High reach forklift operator

Forklift Operator  
(current Forklift Certification and valid driver’s license).
Under the supervision of the Warehouse Manager, this position requires the individual to be responsible for the loading and unloading of transport trucks as well as moving product to designated areas for storage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Safely drive a forklift; perform basic operations such as driving forward and backwards, lifting, and lowering the boom and maneuvering in tight areas without causing damage while following all safety regulations.
• Working with a racking system as well as loading and unloading of pallets, pulling, and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks while maximizing storage by stacking vertically.
• Using an electronic Warehouse Management System to manage and control inventory
• Maintain a safe and orderly storage area for products
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned area
• Maintain records of daily checklist (pre-trip inspection)
• Inspect all incoming product for damage
• Sort inbound boxes by type
• Restack, rewrap, and repair pallets as needed with careful regard for the product
• Any additional task set forth by the Warehouse Management, within scope and ability

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong work ethic, communication skills in English and ability to communicate clearly and concisely across departments
• Current Forklift Certification strongly preferred
• Valid Driver’s License, only if training to drive the Yard Truck
• 1-year forklift experience in a warehouse environment
• Ability to lift a maximum of 80 pounds
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide in all units of measurements
• Able to work in cold conditions that range from -1*F up to 45*F
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test as well as random drug tests as requested
• Understand and abide by all safety regulations as well as policies and procedure set forth by worksite

Dependability : Employees are expected to be on time and demonstrate regular attendance.

Job Performance: Employees are expected to complete duties quickly, efficiently, and safely.

Conduct: Employees are expected to follow worksite rules and regulations.
Employees who violate worksite rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Direct-Employment Opportunity: After working for 800 hours (approx. 5 months), successful workers will have an opportunity to transfer to direct-employment with Thomas Foods and receive their benefits, salary increases, and career advancement opportunities.

Work Uniform: You must wear steel toe boots. Wear a coat – the refrigerated rooms are very cold. For safety and sanitary reasons -- No jewelry is permitted at work, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, beads in hair-braids, etc. No head or hair ornaments are permitted at work, including beads, metal and other hair ornaments. Remove jewelry/items from any piercings. Hair nets over hair and beards may be required.

Transportation: Transportation to and from work is provided for BullsEye employees at this worksite.

Housing and Rent: Apartment housing. Shared bedrooms. No rent for the first 4 weeks of occupancy/tenancy.* Starting with week #5, rent is $125.00 per person per week. Rent includes utilities. *To qualify for the first 4 weeks of no rent: (1) you must work all your scheduled hours each week for your first 120 days of employment and (2) complete the full tenancy of your Housing Agreement.

Housing Deposit : $200 non-refundable

Expectations: Be on time to work, have good work attendance, complete work duties quickly and efficiently, maintain a clean and professional appearance at work, and be respectful of your co-workers, supervisors, and housemates. You are expected to follow company policies at the job and housing. If you quit or are terminated from the job, you must leave the employee housing immediately. Your trip home or elsewhere will be at your cost.