
Material Handler-Forklift Operator US
- Dunkirk, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
- Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards.
- Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated areas. Validate quantities by use of Blind Count Sheets or use of SAP transactions performed on forklift computer.
- Ability to use SAP database through Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs) installed on forklifts.
- Load/unload trucks and perform all other warehouse functions within SAP using the forklift VMU.
- Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT’s) in a high paced environment and be in-house forklift certified.
- Supply raw materials to the production lines as required.
- Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and adhere to forklift battery or propane tank changing operations and safety procedures.
- Perform any other driving activities as directed by leadership.
- Clean/maintain work areas throughout the shift.
- Represents the company in a positive manner at all times.
- May have production machine operation duties.
- Capability to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location.
- Must be able to perform basic computer functions.
- Must demonstrate the basic operation of powered industrial trucks.
- Must be forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
- Technology: Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.
- Technology: Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.
- Cognitive: Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
- Safety and Risk Management: Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment.
- High School Certification or equivalent (GED).
- 3 years + work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evenings, overnight and holidays may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
- Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise level requires hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot / and or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.
- 0% travel anticipated.
- Visual/Sensory – This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
- Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
- Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy and or similar demands.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Unload raw materials from incoming trucks and put in designated areas. Check count of incoming raw materials
Load trucks with the proper raw materials. Check amounts of product as loading
Load truck with the proper finished goods. Check amounts of product as loading
Ability to operate stand-up, VNA, propane, &/or electric forklifts in a high paced environment and be forklift certified
Supply bottles to the production lines
Check forklift for oil, water, etc. every day before starting up the machine. Add oil, water, etc. as necessary
Perform any other driving activities as directed by supervision
Clean / Maintain their work areas at the end of their shift
Have an understanding of SQF, responsible for Food Safety /Food Quality and to notify a person with the authority to take action for any Food Safety or Food Quality issue
Represents the company in a positive manner at all times
Must be available to work overtime when needed
Properly adhere to Company policies and all safety requirements, including Personal Protective Equipment requirements on the job
Qualifications:
Ability to read and write English, job instructions
Must be able to perform basic computer functions
Qualified associate must learn to operate VNA
Qualified associate must be forklift certified
The associate must occasionally lift and/or maneuver more than 50 poundsBlow Mold Material HandlerA Career with RefrescoRefresco Beverages US, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, which include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off
- Well-being Benefits
- Discount and Total Reward Programs
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