Basic American Foods
Forklift Operator
Basic American Foods, Blackfoot, Idaho, United States, 83221
Forklift Operator-Blackfoot, Idaho
SUMMARY:
Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of warehouse duties, including shipping, receiving, and inventory management. Able to perform work accurately and with limited supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Pull orders, load customer orders, and inter-plant trailers with inventory as per specific instructions, in a timely and efficient manner.Accountable for accuracy and thoroughness. Accuracy and proper records are required in all aspects of the position and not limited to: shipping, receiving, inventory counts, and personal documentation.Understand and apply Warehouse Management System (WMS) and applicable hardware (R.F.) functions.Receive product and supplies with accuracy and all necessary documentation.Operate a push pull forklift attachment in a safe, efficient manner.Actively engaging as a team member to accomplish safety and performance objectives.Demonstrate a daily commitment to the Continuous Improvement Process by including the concepts and actions in all work and striving to improve each work process.
Who We Are
What makes an amazing meal so great? The people who create them-those in kitchens and dining rooms everywhere who work hard to plan, prepare and cook every dish to perfection. They're heroes in our eyes, and it's our job to set them up for success. We are proud of our 85-year history, and we credit success to our startup mentality and strategic focus on providing tasty and innovative products to kitchens, cafeterias, and dining rooms throughout America. Our supportive and collaborative culture is driven by our mission-to make mealtime victories happen every single day.
Where We Are
Our locations in Southeast Idaho provide the family-friendly feel of a small town with plenty of nearby nature to explore. This area is perfect for the outdoor activities lover and is only a short distance from two national parks!
What BAF is Like
As a relatively flat organization, you have a voice from your first day, along with opportunities to explore, learn and develop new skills with challenging and rewarding work. We're focused on your success, both professionally and personally, and we are committed to helping you every step of the way. We are a family-owned, family-friendly company that empowers and supports our employees. We live out our and expect all team members to do the same.
SUMMARY:
Is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift used to load trucks, and transport product and other materials to and from the warehouse by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive forklift and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area.
Unloads, loads, and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Inventories materials on work floor and supplies workers with materials as needed.
Loads and unloads materials onto or off of pallets or slip sheets into and out of trucks and into railcars.
Recharges batteries or replaces liquefied gas tank.
Follows safe work practices and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
The employee in this position must have a valid driver's license and must be able to successfully complete the forklift driver certification training program.
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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works around moving machinery, occasionally in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
At BAF, we are an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create a supportive and inclusive community of individuals committed to helping each other and our company thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
SUMMARY:
Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of warehouse duties, including shipping, receiving, and inventory management. Able to perform work accurately and with limited supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Pull orders, load customer orders, and inter-plant trailers with inventory as per specific instructions, in a timely and efficient manner.Accountable for accuracy and thoroughness. Accuracy and proper records are required in all aspects of the position and not limited to: shipping, receiving, inventory counts, and personal documentation.Understand and apply Warehouse Management System (WMS) and applicable hardware (R.F.) functions.Receive product and supplies with accuracy and all necessary documentation.Operate a push pull forklift attachment in a safe, efficient manner.Actively engaging as a team member to accomplish safety and performance objectives.Demonstrate a daily commitment to the Continuous Improvement Process by including the concepts and actions in all work and striving to improve each work process.
Who We Are
What makes an amazing meal so great? The people who create them-those in kitchens and dining rooms everywhere who work hard to plan, prepare and cook every dish to perfection. They're heroes in our eyes, and it's our job to set them up for success. We are proud of our 85-year history, and we credit success to our startup mentality and strategic focus on providing tasty and innovative products to kitchens, cafeterias, and dining rooms throughout America. Our supportive and collaborative culture is driven by our mission-to make mealtime victories happen every single day.
Where We Are
Our locations in Southeast Idaho provide the family-friendly feel of a small town with plenty of nearby nature to explore. This area is perfect for the outdoor activities lover and is only a short distance from two national parks!
What BAF is Like
As a relatively flat organization, you have a voice from your first day, along with opportunities to explore, learn and develop new skills with challenging and rewarding work. We're focused on your success, both professionally and personally, and we are committed to helping you every step of the way. We are a family-owned, family-friendly company that empowers and supports our employees. We live out our and expect all team members to do the same.
SUMMARY:
Is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift used to load trucks, and transport product and other materials to and from the warehouse by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive forklift and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area.
Unloads, loads, and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Inventories materials on work floor and supplies workers with materials as needed.
Loads and unloads materials onto or off of pallets or slip sheets into and out of trucks and into railcars.
Recharges batteries or replaces liquefied gas tank.
Follows safe work practices and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
The employee in this position must have a valid driver's license and must be able to successfully complete the forklift driver certification training program.
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 regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works around moving machinery, occasionally in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
At BAF, we are an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create a supportive and inclusive community of individuals committed to helping each other and our company thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.