Fair Oaks Foods
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Position Summary The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial forklift/reach truck to accomplish various materials handling assignments, performing a combination of tasks including receiving, filling, shipping, inspecting orders accurately and in a timely manner, and efficiently and safely loading, unloading, and conveying materials. Various levels of skill are indicated below.
Responsibilities
Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, production floor, trucks, and storage areas.
Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders, identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to secure loads; upon delivery, removes strapping and wrapping and disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
Follows all company people safety and food safety procedures.
Reports any problems with materials or transportation to the supervisor.
Performs other related duties as requested.
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to safely operate reach trucks and other logistics equipment as required.
Ability to drive the following types of PTIs: High Lift, Standup, Sit‑down, Walkies, Walkie Rider, and Hand Pallet Jacks.
Must be able to maneuver lifts in tight spaces.
Perform physical inventory requests.
Printing and labeling SAP tags properly.
Proficient at RF scan gun.
Material transfers in SAP.
Freezer put‑away in SAP.
Cover production lines.
Basic proficiency in SAP.
Basic math, language, and reading skills.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Stand and/or walk throughout the shift.
Perform physical skills: hold, feel, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and listen.
Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
Use both hands when required, with some repetitive motion required.
Work in extremely hot and cold temperatures as well as wet conditions.
Maintain single‑task focus.
Have constant situational awareness.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Position Summary The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial forklift/reach truck to accomplish various materials handling assignments, performing a combination of tasks including receiving, filling, shipping, inspecting orders accurately and in a timely manner, and efficiently and safely loading, unloading, and conveying materials. Various levels of skill are indicated below.
Responsibilities
Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, production floor, trucks, and storage areas.
Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders, identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to secure loads; upon delivery, removes strapping and wrapping and disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
Follows all company people safety and food safety procedures.
Reports any problems with materials or transportation to the supervisor.
Performs other related duties as requested.
Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to safely operate reach trucks and other logistics equipment as required.
Ability to drive the following types of PTIs: High Lift, Standup, Sit‑down, Walkies, Walkie Rider, and Hand Pallet Jacks.
Must be able to maneuver lifts in tight spaces.
Perform physical inventory requests.
Printing and labeling SAP tags properly.
Proficient at RF scan gun.
Material transfers in SAP.
Freezer put‑away in SAP.
Cover production lines.
Basic proficiency in SAP.
Basic math, language, and reading skills.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Stand and/or walk throughout the shift.
Perform physical skills: hold, feel, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and listen.
Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
Use both hands when required, with some repetitive motion required.
Work in extremely hot and cold temperatures as well as wet conditions.
Maintain single‑task focus.
Have constant situational awareness.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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