Oil-Dri Corporation of America
Fork Lift Operator (Loader/Order Processor)
Oil-Dri Corporation of America, Taft, California, United States, 93268
Fork Lift Operator (Loader/Order Processor)
Oil‑Dri Corporation of America is seeking a
Fork Lift Operator (Loader/Order Processor)
to work in Taft. This hourly position reports to the Lead Packaging Operator/Operations Manager and has responsibilities in shipping and receiving.
Job Summary The mission of the Order Processor is to assist the Packaging Team in Shipping and Receiving. Their goal is to deliver the best quality product to our customers in an efficient and timely manner while upholding safety and Oil‑Dri’s WE CARE values. An adaptable teammate, the Order Processor/Loader may be called on to operate various lines or haul off for the packaging lines, as needed.
Essential Functions
Performs work according to established safety rules and practices, environmental and housekeeping standards while striving for ZERO Accidents
Maintains and follows good housekeeping standards. Keeps their work area, and all areas, clean, organized, and free of clutter
Assist the packaging lines with loading and unloading pallets
Gathering raw materials for the packaging lines
Staging and warehouse organization
Full commitment to Oil‑Dri’s quality and continuous improvement initiatives
Operate and provide basic troubleshooting of their assigned station or linePerform routine maintenance checks and pre-shift inspections
Report issues to team leader as they arise
Assist as needed in monthly cycle counts and inventory activities
Work to reduce or eliminate waste anywhere and everywhere possible (Lean)
Assist other stations, lines, and warehouse employees as needed or directed
Collaborate with team leaders and supervisors to provide support for the packaging department
Shipping and receiving of trucks that come from third party to the plant
Staging and warehouse organization
Follows the company policies of handling materials
Assist the packaging lines when needed
Full commitment to Oil‑Dri’s quality and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Forklift experience
Loading/unloading truck experience
Forklift certified through Oil Dri’s course
High school diploma/GED
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Experience with ERP systems is a plus (i.e. JDE, SAP, Salesforce, etc.)
A strong commitment to Safety and WE CARE values
Read & understand SOP’s
Basic mathematical skills
Must also be able to effectively explain issues when they arise, to teammates or staff assigned to troubleshoot
Attention to detail
Ability to notice and quickly respond to issues and deviations.
Manual dexterity, good hand eye coordination
Embrace continuous improvement and lean culture
Available for overtime
Physical Demands and Work Environment This position requires presence on the production floor. Proper PPE is required when working in these areas.
Must be able to function while using the appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:
Safety Glasses
Hard Hat
Hearing Protection
Dust Mask
Gloves
Protective clothing/Harness
Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
Bending, twisting, reaching, stooping and climbing.
Pay & Schedule Start Rate: $24.58/hr Top Out Rate: $25.82/hr Schedule: Monday–Friday 9am–5:30pm
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Fork Lift Operator (Loader/Order Processor)
to work in Taft. This hourly position reports to the Lead Packaging Operator/Operations Manager and has responsibilities in shipping and receiving.
Job Summary The mission of the Order Processor is to assist the Packaging Team in Shipping and Receiving. Their goal is to deliver the best quality product to our customers in an efficient and timely manner while upholding safety and Oil‑Dri’s WE CARE values. An adaptable teammate, the Order Processor/Loader may be called on to operate various lines or haul off for the packaging lines, as needed.
Essential Functions
Performs work according to established safety rules and practices, environmental and housekeeping standards while striving for ZERO Accidents
Maintains and follows good housekeeping standards. Keeps their work area, and all areas, clean, organized, and free of clutter
Assist the packaging lines with loading and unloading pallets
Gathering raw materials for the packaging lines
Staging and warehouse organization
Full commitment to Oil‑Dri’s quality and continuous improvement initiatives
Operate and provide basic troubleshooting of their assigned station or linePerform routine maintenance checks and pre-shift inspections
Report issues to team leader as they arise
Assist as needed in monthly cycle counts and inventory activities
Work to reduce or eliminate waste anywhere and everywhere possible (Lean)
Assist other stations, lines, and warehouse employees as needed or directed
Collaborate with team leaders and supervisors to provide support for the packaging department
Shipping and receiving of trucks that come from third party to the plant
Staging and warehouse organization
Follows the company policies of handling materials
Assist the packaging lines when needed
Full commitment to Oil‑Dri’s quality and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Forklift experience
Loading/unloading truck experience
Forklift certified through Oil Dri’s course
High school diploma/GED
Must have good verbal and written communication skills
Experience with ERP systems is a plus (i.e. JDE, SAP, Salesforce, etc.)
A strong commitment to Safety and WE CARE values
Read & understand SOP’s
Basic mathematical skills
Must also be able to effectively explain issues when they arise, to teammates or staff assigned to troubleshoot
Attention to detail
Ability to notice and quickly respond to issues and deviations.
Manual dexterity, good hand eye coordination
Embrace continuous improvement and lean culture
Available for overtime
Physical Demands and Work Environment This position requires presence on the production floor. Proper PPE is required when working in these areas.
Must be able to function while using the appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:
Safety Glasses
Hard Hat
Hearing Protection
Dust Mask
Gloves
Protective clothing/Harness
Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
Bending, twisting, reaching, stooping and climbing.
Pay & Schedule Start Rate: $24.58/hr Top Out Rate: $25.82/hr Schedule: Monday–Friday 9am–5:30pm
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