1st Shift Fork Lift Operator

River Valley Foods • Syracuse, NY

5h • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for accurately and efficiently scanning freight to their assigned locations in the warehouse. The Forklift Operator reports to the First Shift Supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand English in order to understand customer orders and supervisor instructions
• Able to operate the RF guns accurately
• Ability to accurately put away and replenish freight
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Arrive on-time for the start of the scheduled shift and attend the daily start-up meeting
• Perform a pre-operation inspection of any equipment being used for selection
• Accurately put away freight, complete required letdowns and work the advance letdowns daily
• Follow company and SQF guidelines when handling products, including the handling of damaged cases discovered in the warehouse
• Wrap pallets as needed to ensure stability through the warehouse and examine the pallet ensuring it’s of sound quality to be stored in overhead locations.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner at all times
• Additional duties (selecting, cleaning, replenishing bays, or others) requested by supervisor

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Company paid holidays
• Health, prescription, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Supplemental insurances
• 401 (k) with company match
• Employee assistant program
• Employee purchase program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED