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Fork Lift Operator

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What they do

A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$45,950 / year median in Illinois

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, JandJ Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin Dots along with other key brands like LUIGIS Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. JandJ also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to Fun Served Here.
POSITION SUMMARY
Uses the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to pick orders, load trucks, and receive finished goods from Production departments. Also performs physical counts to ensure the accuracy of inventory. Uses the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to receive supplies, raw materials and goods, which are used in the manufacturing of products. To pull and supply production with necessary ingredients needed to produce finished goods
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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  • Performs material handling, forklift operation, loading trucks, and pulling orders by following company policies and procedures. ```{=html} ```
  • Uses the WMS to pick orders and/or transfer product. ```{=html} ```
  • Performs physical and logical cycle counts as directed. ```{=html} ```
  • Receives RMAs (returns from customers). ```{=html} ```
  • Picks and stages transfer to be shipped to outside storage facilities. ```{=html} ```
  • Properly completes inspections of trailers and completes BOL. ```{=html} ```
  • Responsible to do safety checklist and charge forklift pursuant to department procedures. ```{=html} ```
  • May use hand-held electronic inventory devices or forklift mounted devices to track, code, or mark merchandise. ```{=html} ```
  • Receives finished goods from Production department for each shift. ```{=html} ```
  • Reports any food safety or quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate action.
  • May use sit-down or stand-up forklift or electric pallet jack in the storage or movement of received stock, equipment, or ingredients.
COMPETENCIES
To perform this job successfully, Forklift Operator must be self-motivated, able to problem solve , detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Excellent organization and time management skills. ```{=html} ```
  • Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload. ```{=html} ```
  • Excellent in all forms of communication.
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