Forklift Operator

CG Roxane LLC is a privately held, family-owned and operated enterprise which produced Crystal Geyser® Alpine Spring Water®, the number one nationally distributed bottled spring water in the United States.

As a family-owned company, we have had the freedom to do things our way, without compromise. In addition to being a vertically integrated bottling company that makes our own caps and bottles through state-of-the-art machinery, as of 2019, CG Roxane became the first U.S. beverage company to open and operate a recycling PET facility. We are not just following sustainability and technological trends — we are setting them.

Duties and responsibilities to perform for this function: -

• Must demonstrate expertise in all operations of the forklift and any heavy equipment machines by completing and receiving a passing score on the certification test.
• Responsible for the daily check of the forklift in order to identify any maintenance needs and/or safety issues.
• Accountable for all of the daily operations, cleaning and organization of the warehouse as directed by management.
• Responsible for loading trucks and unloading raw materials as well as snow removal in the winter months.
• Train new warehouse forklift operators and report the trainee’s progress to management.
• Is to use his/her understanding of the safety protocol when completing daily job duties.
• Provide assistance to fellow forklift drivers in the warehouse, shift leader/line director and Warehouse Manager.
• Must be proficient in the operation of the AS400 and forklift terminal.
• Timely and concise communication to management of any concerns or issues with raw materials, forklift maintenance, quality or safety concerns.
• Willingly assist other departments within the facility as needed and/or directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• This is to include but not limited to fixing any damaged pallets, or re stacking pallets as needed.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Candidate requirements:

• Able to read and neatly print, high school diploma or equivalent, strong ability to communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
• Treat others with tact and respect, regardless of their status or position.
• Act as a team member, maintain a harassment-free and bullying-free workplace, demonstrate honesty and integrity in workplace interactions with others.
• Understand diagrams, drawings and training presentations.

Mechanical skills :

• Able to understand, use and explain the operation of any and all machine controls on equipment related to palletizer, including sensors, safety interlocks and emergency stops, computer screens.
• Understand power sources on all machines used and machine hazards.
• Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings and position relative to moving machinery, other employees, and forklifts.

Mathematical Skills:

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide. Understanding of decimals and fractions.
• Recognition and use of numbers up to and beyond hundreds of thousands.
• Accurately record numbers on checklists and forms.
• Analyze and report numbers used in the production setting.

Physical Abilities:

• Able to stand and walk on a concrete floor for on a continuous basis for the duration of the shift; climb industrial stairs and ladders and work at elevations on industrial platforms as necessary.
• Physically able to bend/stoop/squat/crouch/twist/climb/and balance as needed to ensure, or assist with, the continuous operation of the machinery.
• Able to lift, carry, push and pull objects of various sizes and up to 50 pounds from one level to another at varying heights.
• Perform repetitive finger, arm and upper body movements to reach or move materials or controls, able to turn head and neck to look over shoulder.
• Vision requirements include focus at different distances, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision.
• The company will consider possible variations of such requirements as a reasonable accommodation if necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity.

Environmental Demands of the Position

• Work areas include different levels of noise, areas close to other forklifts, and close proximity to moving and powered industrial machinery which the company takes steps to guard adequately, and train employees of the related hazards involved.
• Heat and cold in the workplace, and water on floors and dripping water can occur.
• Driving forklift outside in a covered area, in different weather conditions including snow and rain.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hearing and eye protection are required in some parts of the workplace and when performing certain tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $17.50 per hour

Shift: Split Shift 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

Benefits:

• Sign on Bonus $1000
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Efficiency Bonus