Forklift Operator Job at Aerotek in Hagerstown
Aerotek, Hagerstown, MD, US, 21740
Job Description
Description
Job Title: Forklift Operator SUMMARY Operates as a material handler in the warehouse and the distribution center. Responsible for transporting pallets of materials and products to and from warehouse storage to meet production and inbound/outbound shipment schedules. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Safety demonstrate behaviors in support of company safety procedures with focus on zero injuries. - Quality demonstrate behaviors in support of quality work processes to include accurate cycle counts and following pick orders/locations. - Continuous Improvement actively support the Conagra Performance System-CPS. Experience high performance work systems 5S working in teams problem solving TPM training continuous skills development-CSD auditing planned and/or autonomous maintenance-AM. - Follow and comply with all Safe Quality Food SQF and Good Manufacturing Practices GMPs. - Pick up and remove waste from production line floors and containers. Push waste carts to dumpster area. - Receive additional training as needed to perform duties and responsibilities. - Operate a sit-down double-reach and pallet jack forklift to move product to and from inventory warehouse storage and to and from the production lines. - Hitch trucks to warehouse docks. - Stage pallets and product to ensure efficiency and safety of warehouse operations. - Change out forklift batteries as needed to operate. - Consolidate bays in inventory as needed. - Operate shrink wrapper and install a new roll of shrink wrap film as needed. - Operate inventory control devices radio frequency to view track and adjust product inventory. - Operate inventory control devices to perform cycle counts and corrections. - Maintain cleanliness in all work areas and equipment. - Pick full and partial pallets to load and unload trucks and move inventory into/out of warehouse. - Transport supplies to production as needed. - Assist other workers as needed. - Learn new procedures equipment or operations as needed to perform functions. - Record the truck set temperatures for every trailer. - Manually document the SKU and number for any loose cases. - Monitor the conveyor system. - Verify code date and case count off an inbound truck. - Verify code date and case count off of loose cases. - Communicate to the Coordinator or the Team Lead if a trailer is in poor condition. - Communicate to the Coordinator or the Team Lead if there is no product available in a pick location or if the product is totally out. - Perform other duties that the Team Leader or Coordinator might require. - Work overtime as required to achieve production and shipping schedules. - The ability to interact effectively and professionally with coworkers. - Be able to perform all skills as outlined on the Skills Element Tree. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum: - Experience working in a production manufacturing or distribution environment for 3 months - Experience operating a sit down and standup double reach forklifts Preferred: - High School diploma or equivalent - Experience working in a food processing or packaging environment - Experience work in a USDA FDA OSHA or GMP compliant environment - Proficiency in SAP ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: - Sit stand walk and climb stairs during time on duty - Operate a standup double-reach forklift truck to pick and put away products in the refrigerated warehouse - Operate a sit-down forklift truck to transport materials and product to and from storage - Pick products from inventory and place on pallets for relocation - Communicate with other coworkers to coordinate work activities - Count cases of finished product and pallets - Record warehouse inventory data on forms - Basic computer skills and ability to operate monitoring equipment required - Physically able to respond timely to emergency situations at facility
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.75 - $22.75
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hagerstown,MD.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024.
About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.