Fair Oaks Foods LLC is hiring: Forklift Operator Level 1 in Pleasant Prairie

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JOB TITLE: Forklift Operator

DEPARTMENT:Shipping

REPORTS TO: Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

CLASSIFICATION:Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Pleasant Prairie, WI

SUMMARY: The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial forklift/ reach truck to accomplish various materials handling assignments. Performs a combination of tasks including but not limited to receiving, filling, shipping, and inspecting orders accurately and in a timely manner; efficiently and safely loads, unloads, and conveys materials. Various levels of skill are indicated below.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, trucks, and storage areas.
• Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
• Applies to the understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads; once delivered, removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS and LEVEL SETTING:

Level One Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate reach trucks, and other equipment as required,
• Perform physical inventory requests

• Printing and labeling SAP Tags Properly
• Proficient at RF Scan gun
• Material Transfers in SAP
• Freezer put away in SAP
• Cover Pack-off
• Basic proficiency in SAP
• Basic math, language, and reading skills.

Level Two Qualifications:

• Intermediate SAP proficiency
• Loading and unloading of trailers
• Identify and complete incoming damages report, including photos
• Verify exports are loaded and verify proper documentation

Level Three Qualifications:

• Ability to cover cooler/freezer, including down stocking meat slots and verifying physical counts
• Adherence to FIFO standards and rotations
• Expert SAP proficiency
• Knowledge of grinding department
• Identify and complete incoming damages report, including photos

• Verify exports are loaded and verify proper documentation
• Train and lead lower-level forklift operators

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
• Must be able to move and lift to a 40-pound wooden skid or pallet.

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 essential functions.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.