Forklift Operator-Cooler

**Job Description**GENERAL PURPOSEOperate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel 'hook fork' grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESExecute the loading and unloading of products in trailersDistribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areasStage materials for productionMove product and materials within facility (plant and/or cooler)Receive materials for warehouse storageSupply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to line as neededMaintain pallet supply for palletizerRotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In First Out)Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required informationEnsure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPsUtilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processesReport any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediatelyMaintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issuesFollow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirementsThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required**Requirements**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredWarehouse, production, or general work experience preferredCertification and/or License may be required during course of employmentKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAble to effectively work in a team environmentAble to legibly write entries for record keepingAble to use company computer systemsAble to work in a fast-paced environmentAble to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writingAble to follow directionsAble to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity Employer