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Forklift Operator

John B Sanfilippo & Son

Forklift Operator

Elgin, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Summary of the Position:

    The forklift operator I is qualified to operate electric pallet jacks and/or sit-down and/or stand-up forklift. The person in this position possesses entry level skills to perform the day to day activities within the receiving/warehouse department, including raw receiving dock, finished goods dock or production line support.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Unloads trucks/containers of raw or FG (finished goods) items, verifies receipt to order documentation, signs and stamps bill of lading, receives inventory into the system using WMS scanning equipment, and verifies/applies LP’s as directed.
    • Picks work order demands, stages product for production use and returns unused items back to inventory. 
    • Inspects trucks and documents findings. Transfers processed product into FG or coolers storage location. 
    • Keeps receiving/warehouse area clean and organized. Sweeps, picks up trash, tapes up any open cases and organizes empty pallets, etc. 
    • Changes equipment batteries, conducts pre-op inspection on all material handling equipment used and reports any equipment issues or damages. Properly uses and cares for hand-held scanning equipment. 
    • Rotates inventory and follows FIFO (first in-first out) or FEFO (first expired-first out) process, depending on job function. 
    • Adheres to all safety and GMP rules, including allergen segregation and organic product handling. Attends assigned training. 
    • Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements. 
    • Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality. 
    • Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management. 
    • Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills and information within assigned team and across functional areas. 
    • Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Forklift driving experience and knowledge of safe forklift operation.
    • Material handling equipment certification required.
    • Ability to read, write and speak English.
    • Basic math skills

    **Additional Information

    **- Hours: 3:00pm - 1:30am

    • Overtime Required: Yes

    You should be proficient in:

    • Forklift Licensed
    • Packaging

    SALARY INFO:

    $17 - $19 / HR