Forklift Operator Job at ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) in Smithville

Overview

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients, focused on delighting consumers and enabling better quality, traceability, and transparency in the supply chain. We help customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices to create naturally good food & beverage products.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, the lift truck operator will operate a forklift to maneuver bags of product between areas to ensure proper loading of product for shipments.

Position Levels

• Lift Truck Operator I: 0-5 years of operator experience
• Lift Truck Operator II: 5-9 years of operator experience
• Lift Truck Operator III: 10+ years of operator experience

Position Responsibilities

• Report to your work area fit for duty as a forklift/powered industrial equipment operator.
• Attend and successfully complete the Forklift Operator’s Course prior to operating any type of forklift on the property.
• Follow all GMPs, Preventive Controls Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules.
• Coordinate with the Loading Dock Supervisor to ensure all product is 100% accounted for proper traceability.
• Directly assist in ensuring all transfers from the Shelling Plant are properly documented.
• Assist the Shipping Manager when needed to complete maintenance tasks.
• Ensure product does not have any risk of becoming cross contaminated with other allergens prior to loading or unloading lots.
• Follow PPE guidelines.
• Maintain forklifts in clean and sanitary condition as described in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Properly fill out Forklift Daily Logs to ensure equipment is in good running order.
• Maintain the Cold Storage areas in accordance with the Safe Food Plan and Master Sanitation Schedule and Preventive Control Rules.
• Maintain wall clearances of 18 inches to avoid potential pest harborages and/or infestations.
• Assist the Shipping Manager in the efficient and cost-effective shipping of finished product to customers.
• Follow all shipping instructions required by each specific customer.
• Load trailers in accordance with all legal weight requirements.
• Report, document and correct any discrepancies to customer or regulatory guidelines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Shipping Manager.
• Operate all forklifts, man-lifts, and scissor-lifts in accordance with safety policies.
• Attend a refresher Forklift Operator Course every two years.
• While performing these duties, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers to handle / feel or pull; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the company, even if not previously outlined.

Position Requirements

• High School or GED Required
• Understanding of production and plant processes
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness to work in shifts, including late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary
• Forklift experience preferred

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services