Forklift Operator Job at Reddy Ice in Sheboygan

Overview

Position: Forklift Operator at Reddy Ice. Primary responsibility is moving completed pallets from the lines. The pallets must be shrink wrapped and placed to be stacked or loaded onto trucks. Additional duties may include moving completed pallets from the staging area and triple stacking them in the freezers.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets from the line with a forklift and place them to be shrink wrapped.
• Operate the shrink wrap machine.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers using proper documentation.
• Operate the forklift in a safe and responsible manner to protect equipment and personnel.
• Perform accurate inventory counts in all freezers.
• Retrieve triple stacked product safely and load trucks efficiently.
• Ensure there are a limited number of short pallets in the freezer.
• Adhere to the Code of Business Ethics and maintain high ethical standards.
• Maintain high safety standards; safety is a personal responsibility.

Essential Mental Functions And Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to work without fatigue.
• Ability to gauge lengths of time and distance accurately.
• Ability to store and recall instructions in short-term memory.
• Ability to concentrate and perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment.
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surroundings and emergency situations and/or alarms.
• Demonstrate a caring, committed attitude about safety.
• Possess fast reflexes and unimpaired coordination to rapidly respond to stimuli.
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that could affect safe and competent performance.
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate action to operating conditions.

Education And Experience

Must have high school diploma or GED with the ability to count product and complete simple paperwork. Must be certified as a forklift operator.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and stack product up to 45 lbs in 12-hour shifts. Must be able to work in room temperatures of 45-60 degrees and in freezers at 15 degrees.

Location

Pine Bluff, Arkansas