The Forklift driver is an important position to the success of the CPS Production Team. The ability to drive a counterbalance forklift safely, in and out of trailers and down narrow aisles are important pre-requisites for this position. The ability to work with others and organizational skills are key attributes needed to be successful in this role.
Duties and responsibilities
- Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, perform vehicle safety checks of the lifts and report discrepancies to supervisor
- Utilize proper radio etiquette consistent with CPS Values at all times
- Create pallet labels in inventory for production tracking
- Ability to use pallet jack to move packaging and finished goods around the Warehouse
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Maintain strong communication with all Departments
- Assist in organizing and maintaining Warehouse area
- Re-palletizing finished goods when needed
- Transferring pallets from Production to Warehouse for storage
- Responsible for creating and maintaining proper written documentation
- Must be willing to work occasional overtime and weekends as determined by Production Supervisor or upper Management
- Follow and comply with all applicable plant policies, GMP’s, SOP’s, SSOP’s, SQF, safety procedures and HACCP programs.
- Conduct all work in a safe and productive manner. Maintain a friendly and team oriented attitude under normal and stressful circumstances
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Must have great attention to detail
- Ability to take feedback constructively and function in a team oriented work environment
- Concise communication with co-workers and management to promote teamwork atmosphere
- Must be fluent in English, as well as be able to read documents in English such as SOP’s and operating manuals
- Conceptual skills and problem solving abilities
- The ability to multitask
- Must have general knowledge of computers
Physical requirements
While performing duties of the job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; talk and hear. Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person