Newly Weds Foods- Erlanger, KY
Production Forklift Driver ALL SHIFT
Newly Weds Foods- Erlanger, KY, Erlanger, Kentucky, United States, 41018
Material Handler (Forklift Driver) - Production
Job Description and Responsibilities
Performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting packaging goals for customer orders by supplying materials and ready‑to‑package products to the Packaging lines, and finished goods to the Warehouse. Other related duties assigned as required by the production manager/supervisor.
Shift Differential paid for off shifts.
Essential Job Functions
Must be able to work overtime and weekends if necessary.
Operate forklift to move product from production to packaging and from packaging to the Warehouse.
Supply empty pallets and materials to pack lines as needed to keep packing lines operating.
Assist in stacking at the end of the line by loading boxes/bags onto a pallet. Requires lifting up to 25 – 55 lbs. continuously.
Assist in the dumping of products at the deck as needed. Requires pushing/pulling 100+ lbs.
Assist as packer operator as needed.
Complete paperwork as needed.
Maintain the integrity of raw materials.
Assist in inventory and cycle counts.
Keep area and equipment clean; follow LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and warehouse manager.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Minimum of 1 year of warehouse/packaging experience within a food manufacturing environment or similar operation.
Ability to comfortably operate standard warehouse equipment, including proficient operation of sit‑down forklift and load‑move system.
Approximately 2 years of previous experience in a forklift position/operation is preferred.
Must be able to stack and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull 100+ lbs.
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Shift Differential paid for off shifts.
Essential Job Functions
Must be able to work overtime and weekends if necessary.
Operate forklift to move product from production to packaging and from packaging to the Warehouse.
Supply empty pallets and materials to pack lines as needed to keep packing lines operating.
Assist in stacking at the end of the line by loading boxes/bags onto a pallet. Requires lifting up to 25 – 55 lbs. continuously.
Assist in the dumping of products at the deck as needed. Requires pushing/pulling 100+ lbs.
Assist as packer operator as needed.
Complete paperwork as needed.
Maintain the integrity of raw materials.
Assist in inventory and cycle counts.
Keep area and equipment clean; follow LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and warehouse manager.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Minimum of 1 year of warehouse/packaging experience within a food manufacturing environment or similar operation.
Ability to comfortably operate standard warehouse equipment, including proficient operation of sit‑down forklift and load‑move system.
Approximately 2 years of previous experience in a forklift position/operation is preferred.
Must be able to stack and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull 100+ lbs.
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