POSITION

: Shipping Forklift Operator

CLASSIFICATION

Full Time Employment

REPORTS TO

Shipping Supervisor

SUPERVISES

None

NARRATIVE

Assists in the warehousing and shipping of palletized fruit through the safe and efficient operation of a forklift. Must have a thorough knowledge of fruit grades, sizes, varieties and packing styles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - OPERATIONAL

Check operational functions of forklift before operating (water,oil,brakes,etc.) Corrects problems or reports problems to supervisor. Responsible for accurately fulfilling orders assigned. Ensures proper rotation and shipping (oldest pack) of fruit. Operate a forklift efficiently and safely so damage is not caused to persons, pallets, fruit or facilities. Report any damages as soon as possible Always makes sure truck driver has set chocks before lifting dock plate to load truck. Assists in other departments as needed. Understands, follows and complies with company safety policies. Responsible for loading truck with correct order number and correct amount load. Inspection of every trailer before loading, report of any concern. Organize of packed inventory full and partial pallets. Ensure red-line system is used to full potential.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - OTHER

• Understands, follows and complies with company safety policies
• Understands, follows and complies with company food safety and sanitation policies
• All other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Repetitious and/or prolonged lifting, walking, standing, sitting and carrying. Works in a warehouse environment that is subject to temperature fluctuations.

Pay:

$19.12 - $19.67 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person