Forklift Operator
Company: Hickory Foods
Location: Hastings
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description: Flanders Provision Co - Hastings NE. Job Title:
Forklift Operator Department: Shipping/Warehouse Reports to:
Shipping Manager FLSA: Hourly New: May 1, 2018 SUMMARY: Assigned
under the general supervision of the Shipping Manager. This
position performs multiple duties, to include palletizing, shrink
wrapping, order filling, loading and unloading of product.
Qualified candidates should be physically capable of repetitive
lifting, bending and stooping and should have previous work
experience in a warehouse environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: ---Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP's). ---Ability to perform all job duties safely, accurately
and efficiently. ---Responsible for the movement, verification and
recordkeeping for incoming and outgoing shipments. ---Maintains
protocols of cleanliness, accuracy and customer service at all
times. ---Complies with warehousing material handling and shipping
requirements in accordance with the company's HAACP and Food Safety
Plans. ---Follows all security and safety procedures, follows all
personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures and GMP's.
---Responsible for all document completeness and accuracy for all
inbound or outbound loads. ---Ability to work individually or as
part of a team with a positive attitude. ---Safely drive and
operate an electric pallet jack and a forklift. ---May be required
to "fill-in" for other positions when there is a need. ---Other
duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATIONS: ---To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. ---Ability to maintain concentration while
performing tasks over period of time. ---Ability to coordinate
actions in relation to others' actions. ---Documented good safety
and attendance record. ---Demonstrated commitment to the GMP's.
---Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and
co-workers. ---Regular attendance at work and punctuality are
essential job functions. ---Ability to deal with stress and get
along with co-workers and all other management staff. ---Ability to
work in a safe manner, wear all personal protective equipment (PPE)
as required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: ---Minimum of one year
working in a warehouse environment, preferably in the loading or
unloading departments with forklift and electric pallet jack
experience. ---Will train as necessary allowing ninety (90) days to
reach and maintain minimum daily production standards. LANGUAGE
SKILLS: ---Ability to read and write English. Speaks effectively
and communicate with others and allows satisfactory completion of
all job tasks. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: ---Ability to perform basic
math while performing job tasks to include counting, addition and
subtraction. REASONING ABILITY: ---Ability to solve practical
problems and deal with a variety of variables and in situations
where only limited experience may exist. Ability to apply common
sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or
diagram form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ---The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. ---While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally
required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands
and arms, full range of body motion to include lifting, twisting,
bending reaching outward, pushing, pulling, bending and stooping.
---May be required to lift up to 60 lbs. ---Stand on concrete
surfaces, and can be exposed to indoor manufacturing environment
with exposure to noise from equipment. ---Climb stairs ---Must have
the ability to work in a refrigerated environment of 35 to 45
degrees F. ---The job is fast paced and the ability to deal with
stress is essential. Fulltime regular positions that work Monday
through Friday, generally work 8 hours per day, with minimal
overtime. Travel is not required for this position. Work
Environment: The work environment characteristics described here
are representative of those an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. Our company is a privately owned
manufacturing company. We offer benefits which reflect our
commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes
excellent pay, competitive health and dental care coverage, and
retirement plan. We value a diverse work environment and encourage
qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, religion,
disability, national origin, veteran status, gender and age. We are
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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