Forklift Operator 1st, 2nd Shift

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Bergen, NY 14416

Pay Rate: Depends upon experience

Duration: 12 Months

1stshift (6AM AM to 2:30 PM)- Timings can be changes as required

5 Position

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Bergen, NY 14416

Pay Rate: Depends upon experience

Duration: 12 Months

2ndshift (2PM to 10:30 PM) - Timings can be changes as required

2 Position

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Ability to drive a forklift

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to climb on and off of required equipment

Ability to sit for long periods

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide

Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions.

Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.

Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate.

Checks fluid levels for oil, water and fuel before operating the lift

Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory

Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required

Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory

Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment

Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carrier's trucks in a safe and efficient manner.

Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel- Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required

Meets quality and quantity standards- Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels