Forklift Driver

Position: 1st Shift Forklift Operator

Salary: from $20 per hour

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00-3:30pm

Location: Ayer, MA

The leading provider of conventional, Non-GMO Project verified and organic oils to the ingredients, foodservice and retail markets. Our desire to deliver quality products that are consistent and authentic to our customers drives us each and every day. It is why our company has grown and transitioned immensely over the years, and it is why customers have chosen us, time and time again. Every generation has strived to take the company to the next level, and it is why we are dedicated to growing the company through innovation and reinvestment into the company while still delivering on our core values. We are seeking an experienced forklift operator to support our busy warehouse. 

MANAGEMENT SCOPE

Position develops and directs the activities of:

1.    Production: bringing raw materials to and from the lines, de-palletizing production lines, scanning product away from production lines into

2.    Warehouse/Shipping: loading and unloading of trailers, stock rotation, warehouse moves, general material handling

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes, but is not limited to the following:

1.    Reliable and consistent attendance record

2.    Safely operate a forklift in a food-grade manufacturing facility with respect for SOPs, GMPs and company property in the following ways:

a.    Certified forklift operator

b.    Perform morning walk-around inspection of forklift and fill out and turn in daily inspection report

c.     Daily battery maintenance/watering

d.    Weekly cleaning of forklift(s)

e.    Accurately picking, staging and loading orders as instructed by E21

f.     Actively and aggressively pursue and be accountable for personal contribution to achieve the Warehousing goal of 600 pallet shipped per day between both warehouses.

g.    Organize a production schedule to construct a plan for product placement in warehouse

h.    Move product in warehouse to create necessary room using RF scanners

i.      Following proper stock rotation in both picking orders and when performing moves in warehouse - FIFO

j.     Supply production lines with raw materials as requested by work-orders and/or production personnel

k.    Unload inbound trucks of raw materials and verify, with shipper, quantities that are being put away

l.      De-palletize production lines in a timely manner and accurately put away materials from production lines using handled RF scanners

m.   When servicing production: Minimize line downtime on designated line in order to achieve OEE goal by making timely pickups, maintain acceptable level of overall OEE downtime as a result of forklift downtime

n.    When completed with all tasks, actively assist other warehouse personnel complete their tasks

3.    Handle and stack product up to 50 pounds

4.    Conduct product rework as needed

5.    Periodically allocate, process, and sign for incoming paperwork and outbound orders in E21

6.    Be present to assist and participate in mandatory physical inventory as needed

7.    Verify and process transfer-trailer paperwork when necessary

8.    Be available for periodic overtime or weekend work as needed

9.    Consistently do your part to maintain a neat, clean, and organized warehouse

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalency

Speaks English fluently.

Forklift and Pallet Jack certification

Minimum of 1 year in warehousing or logistics

Experience with ERP system and RF Scanners is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting or stacking cases up to 50 pounds

Sitting for Long periods of time  

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Electric Pallet Jack

Manual Hand Jack

RF Scanners

Computer

Label software and Label Printer

Fast paced, driven, and team-oriented atmosphere focused on efficiency, productivity and cooperation