About the job
THE ROLE: Lift Truck Operator II
- This position will report to the: Supervisor
- Travel Requirement: N/A
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Shift: Weekend AM 6:00am – 6:00pm
- Employment Category: Full Time Regular
- Pay Range $18.00 to $23.00 per hour
STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
The Lift Truck Operator II operates electrically powered industrial truck equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products/materials within the Warehouse, CPG, and Natural Ingredients departments in a safe and efficient manner. Responsible for proficiency in all warehouse functions which include but not limited to production areas, all Bolthouse products and system consolidation.
- Conduct daily inspections on assigned equipment which may include but not limited to stand-up, sit down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment
- Complete and maintain quality, inventory and preventative maintenance documentation
- Direct, identify and track materials using radio frequency scanning equipment as it is moved
- Physically rotate materials to ensure proper aging
- Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) to relocate materials to the proper department for utilization
- Unload, transport, and store all incoming materials/finished goods using WMS
- Maintain work area in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Adhere to and support company regulations and policies
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- High School/GED or one to two years’ experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
- Forklift Certification
Required Skills And Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret safety, operating, and maintenance documents
- Ability to accurately write routine reports and simple correspondence
- Comfortable working in a fast paced, high pressure environment
- Pro-active mindset with the ability to apply common sense and good judgment under minimal supervision
- Must be able to work as a team and follow instructions
- Confident learning and using the equipment and tools used to perform the job
- Possess basic mathematical skills (such as adding and subtracting)
- Ability to maintain all productivity standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Six to nine months of related electrically powered stand-up, sit-down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment experience, with a solid safety record
- Previous experience using a warehouse management system which includes RF scan guns, VMU units, and handheld RF units
- One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prior exposure to manufacturing desired, preferably the food or beverage industry with knowledge of GMPs
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems WMS
Physical Demands
- Environmental exposure – cold/wet conditions (40 ° or below) ; will work in the warehouse building as well as ALL facilities (indoor and outdoor).
- Material exposure – moving mechanical parts
- Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry between 50 to 55 lbs.
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basi s when assigned to perform work duties in the Main Shipping area.
- Ability to use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, and handle scanning objects in one position or in a repetitive motion for an extended period of time .
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
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