Temp to Hire Forklift Operator (Bilingual - Spanish) 3rd Shift

Job Summary:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating aforklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count items throughout thebakery. The Operator is accountable for the safe and ef cient operation of thevehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.

Job Specifics:

1. Unload inbound shipments safely and move productto storage locations. Ef ciently stack and store the items in the appropriateareas.

2. Ensure inbound and outbound shipments areaccurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.

3. Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuringthat the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Performpicking duties in an ef cient manner that meets customer service and GSBstandards.

4. Ef ciently move product from staging and/orstorage areas into trailers.

5. Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product andmaterials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Use radio frequencyequipment for picking, receiving, put-away, and load functions, as required.Maintain the facility s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderlyfashion. On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on theforklift or other equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and ef cientmanner following prescribed work methods.

6. Keep appropriate records and reports toguarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist inphysical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.

7. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in amanner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and MSD Standards.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalence in training

• Must have prior forklift experience, minimum ofat least 1 to 2 years

• Familiarity with material handling and radiofrequency equipment is needed.

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.Understand, read and write

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee isregularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reachwith hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk orhear as defined below:

• Standing for prolonged periods while loading orunloading trucks.

• Stooping, bending and crouching on a regularbasis to do tasks.

• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee isregularly exposed to moving forklifts and trucks. The employee is frequentlyexposed to colder and/or warmer temperature areas. The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate.

Safety & Security:

Observes safety and security procedures, i.e. GMP s, MSDS,PPE, LOTO, Emergency Evacuations, Building Security; Reports potentially unsafeconditions and/or injuries: near miss/incidents/accidents; Uses equipment andmaterials properly.