Forklift Operator
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc.

Job Info

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Job Posting Title

Forklift OperatorPosition Summary

Forklift Operator

Ferrara, a related company of Ferrero Group, is an emerging powerhouse in the North American confections and snacking categories. A $3B organization, Ferrara is No. 1 in seasonal confections and No. 2 in sugar confections, and has entered the world's largest cookies market through the acquisition of a beloved portfolio of cookie brands, a category growing at more than 4%.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Forklift Operator performs general warehouse duties, including: shipping/receiving, packaging orders, processing orders, and stocking and re-shelving merchandise.

Ways You Will Make a Difference:

Reporting to the Materials Logistics Supervisor, the Forklift Operator performs a variety of duties, including but not limited:

• Operating forklift in order to move pallets of product from the production staging areas to the warehouse locations and/or from warehouse to loading a truck for shipment
• Operating forklift in order to dump pallets of product into production lines; transporting semi and finished product to and from warehouse storage:
• Checks each pallet for correct labeling, pallet tag number, and pallet integrity before transporting to the intended processes
• If critical labels are attached to the pallet, contact group leader before processing and reprocessing material
• Place unacceptable pallets in the pallet repair staging area
• Inspects forklift and wooden pallets for damage and cleanliness prior to use or storage, checks forklift battery, and reports problems to Team Lead
• Operates hand held computer in the event that the RF system malfunctions
• Manages shipping and receiving of raw material and finished product:
• Pulls and prepares product for shipping, loads onto trucks to ensure accuracy, and scans product label and prints report to verify input
• Compare amount and type of merchandise received with invoices and purchase orders
• Scan all pallets as they are loaded onto trucks
• Verify all quantities and proper documentation before driver leaves
• Moving products, material, and equipment through the facility
• Conducting material audits and checking each pallet for correct labeling, commodity code, pallet tag number, and pallet integrity before transporting to the intended process
• Inspect material handling equipment and wooden pallets for damage and cleanliness prior to use and store
• Utilizing scanning equipment and computers for finished goods, understanding shelf life and lot codes and following FIFO (first in/first out) rotation for WIP products
• Work at finished goods palletizer
• Load trucks direct from the line with finished goods
• Recognizes, addresses, and escalates all quality issues; communicates issues and problems to Supervisor and rest of team
• Follows safety regulations and maintains compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Comply with all applicable food laws, regulations, and food safety requirements
• Perform related duties as assigned or required

Physical Activity required of the position:

• Climbing: ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
• Stooping: bending body downward and forward, bending spine at waist
• Kneeling: bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees
• Crouching: bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
• Reaching: extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing: particularly for sustained periods of time
• Walking: moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances
• Pushing: using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust, downward or outward
• Pulling: using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting: raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. (Min 2 / Max 35 lbs.)
• Grasping: applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds with or without correction
• Repetitive motions: frequent movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Sitting: 70% of the time
• Carrying: to move while supporting various items (ex: packages)

Working conditions:

• Worker subject to inside environmental conditions: (dust, odors) protection from weather conditions; not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Worker subject to fluctuation of temperatures for periods of more than one hour.
• Worker subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Worker subject to hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals.

Skills That Will Make You Successful?

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience, 6+ months experience in a similar setting
• Ability to comprehend and communicate in English
• Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator
• Excellent attendance record

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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