• Fork lift Operator

    Dairy Farmers of America (Albuquerque, NM)


    Job Description

    Operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel 'hook fork' grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility.

     

    + The warehouse forklift operator drives the bobtail/box truck to move packaging materials between the warehouse and the plant.

    + Execute the loading and unloading of products in trailers

    + Distribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas

    + Stage materials for production

    + Move product and materials within facility (plant and/or cooler)

    + Receive materials for warehouse storage

    + Supply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to line as needed

    + Maintain pallet supply for palletizer

    + Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In – First Out)

    + Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information

    + Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s

    + Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

    + Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

    + Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

    + Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

    + The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

    OUR FORKLIFT OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

    $24.22 per hour

    SCHEDULE:

    Sunday 3PM-11:30PM MON-THURS 12PM-8:30PM

    BENEFITS:

    Union pension plan and 401(k) or 401(k) with company contribution*

     

    Competitive pay

     

    Paid vacation and holidays*

     

    Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

     

    Comprehensive healthcare benefits

     

    Service recognition and employee rewards*

     

    Employee referral program

     

    Tuition reimbursement*

     

    Uniforms provided

    Work for dairy farm families

    *Varies by company and governing CBAs

    Requirements

    + High school diploma or equivalent preferred

    + medical evaluation card requiredmotor vehicle record check required

    + Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

    + Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

    + Able to effectively work in a team environment

    + Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

    + Able to use company computer systems

    + Able to work in a fast-paced environment

    + Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

    + Able to follow directions

    + Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

    + Must be able to read, write and speak English

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer