Forklift Operator (Days) $19.50/hr

Increased to $20.25/hr. upon successful completion of training and skills validation.

Job purpose

The primary responsibility of the Forklift Operator is to efficiently and effectively move products and material to and from the processing/packaging lines and trucks for transfer between plants. Take great care moving material inbound or outbound on trucks using the Company Mobility system, additionally report any issue with the functionality of the Forklift.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for keeping the warehouse organized to utilize first in first out (FIFO).
• Excellent driving skills – operate forklift attachments effectively.
• Must be able to multi-task, effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain license for operating the forklift which includes the use of Mobility (company barcode system.
• Document the inspection of all trailers before loading.
• Ensure product is loaded in good condition, counts are correct, and trailer is not overloaded.
• Maintain correct inventory (help cycle count warehouse). Is required to have a working knowledge of item #’s and weights.
• Maintain warehouse, keep area clean, orderly, and maintain correct locations and Id of all items in the warehouse.
• Must comply with all safety regulations, attend safety meetings and follow all plant and safety rules.
• Follows all good manufacturing practices as set by the company policy.
• Supply packaging lines with WIP and materials.
• Move production totes from the staging area to the warehouse.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Required Skills

• Education and/or Experience: Previous experience working around processing equipment preferred. Will be required to be Forklift Certified.
• Language Skills: Must have effective oral communication skills to communicate with supervisor and co-workers. Must have the ability to read and write and accurately complete paperwork.
• Reasoning Ability: This position requires self-confidence and maturity to make decisions to solve problems with minimal direction. Must be a team player, react to change productively, be flexible, and accept change. Good decision-making skills with the ability to think ahead

Other Details

Work Environment: Position requires heavy lifting, up to 75 lbs. Must be physically active and able to work around hot temperatures. Able to work under pressure with time limitations. Good hand/eye coordination, and 20/20 corrected vision. Should be able to stand on concrete floors for extended periods, follow safety precautions, and utilize cleaning chemicals and sanitizers safely. Must be able to start work at least one-half hour early each day, staying late on many occasions. Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays and possibly Sundays), work at different facilities, and tolerate cold conditions. Teamwork is a must.

Position Validation

• Our Position Validation Program focuses on three core areas: On the Job Training, Standard Operating Procedures and Validation of Performance. Through this training, you will have the tools you need to demonstrate an understanding of the key duties of the role through validation.
• Validating in your role simply means demonstrating your proficiency in your assigned job.
• New team members in the Forklift Operator I position must validate within their position. Once validated, the rate of pay changes from training rate to full pay rate (+ $.75).
• Team members who are unable to validate from the training level to this level must attempt again and pass within one week. Team members who are unable to validate within the first 10 weeks of employment can move to an open position that they qualify for (at the pay rate of that position). If no position exists, the team member will be exited from Idahoan.

Alignment with Core Values of the Company

• Respect & Value Our People
• Stay in Front of Change While Reducing Costs
• Delight Our Customers
• Food Quality & Safety