Forklift Operator II in Birmingham

Employment Type: Hourly

Shift: Third

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary: Forklift Operator II is a forklift operator who is cross trained across all functional areas and duty assignments routine to daily lift truck operations at the manufacturing facility.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Staging orders - can accurately complete the order selection process and stage orders in appropriate areas for loading by loaders. To complete orders following the proper procedures which include use of the RF System, proper documentation and selecting products and lots as instructed.
• Loading trucks - can accurately load customer orders on to trucks for dispatch or the drop lot following proper loading procedures. Procedures include but are not limited to proper safety protocol and equipment inspections, order review for complete shipments, RF system and document processes.
• Receiving - knowledgeable and capable of receiving packaging, ingredients, and finished goods and the proper storage, rotation, quality assurance, computer entry and documentation processes required for accurate and timely receiving of goods.
• Production Support - knowledgeable and capable of Finished Goods production support of the manufacturing process. Taking finished goods from the end of the production lines and putting product into warehouse locations commonly referred to as take-away and put-away. Also the proper scanning process required for production reconciliation and product temperature requirements.
• Troubleshooting - must be capable, knowledgeable and willing to competently troubleshoot inventory issues, know how to place defective materials on pending hold, how to make location adjustments properly to locate NIL (not in location), zero balance and damaged items that are found in the process of routine tasks identified as essential for this role.
• Warehouse Safety knowledge - must possess and exhibit a full and complete understanding of safety sensitive operations such as: battery changing, battery watering, pallet exchanging, shrink wrapping, allergen compliance, issue reporting, vehicle inspections and damaged goods process.
• Production Support - Deck Supply - Knowledge and capable of supporting the manufacturing decks. Issuing of ingredients to the decks and returning properly back to warehouse, if need be. Must follow proper tote storage process as well.

Education and Experience:

High School graduate and the experience required to execute the major responsibilities listed above.

Knowledge and Skills:

• At least one year of stand up forklift experience and the ability to pass the annual required forklift certification process.
• Good Math Skills and the ability to operate an RF computer, desk top computer and calculator.
• The ability to read, write and verbally communicate effectively.
• Safety knowledge requisite to the duties and responsibilities listed above including the ability to recognize and communicate issues.

Physical Demands:

All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.

Work Environment:

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity; be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.