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