Forklift Operator (M-F 6:45am to 3:30pm) Seed Treater

Warehouse Forklift OperatorPay Rate: Min: $14.50 to Max: $20.50 Summary: Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and move them to and from storage areas into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities. Remove pallets of product from production line will also place pallets into predetermined sections of the warehouse or load onto trailers. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform all job duties with health, safety, and food safety as the number one priority. Show familiarity with forklift controls and maneuverability. Inspects forklift daily by completing daily forklift inspection. Inspects trailers before loading. Ensures pallet quantity and correct product is loaded and documents on bills of lading before placing pallets to be shipped into trailers. Receives raw materials from inbound trucks as required and ensures all documentation is accurate and signs for receipt of goods. Ensure production line is stocked with raw materials. Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices and ensures a clean and organized work area. Safety is the main responsibility of the forklift operator. Assists with any other duties as assigned by production supervisor. Operate the forklift effectively, efficiently, and safely. Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area. Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device. Inventories materials on the work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed. Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules. Loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device. Lubricates truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank. CompetenciesProblem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations. Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Judgement - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time. Personal Appearance Dresses appropriately for the position and is well groomed. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of one year's experience operating equipment in a manufacturing environment. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The shelling facility is not a climate-controlled environment. This position is located in a peanut processing facility where constant exposure to peanut dust and particles is unavoidable. Due to the nature of the work environment, we may be unable to provide a reasonable accommodation for individuals with severe peanut allergies. Additionally, this role requires working at elevated heights, including climbing ladders and platforms up to 60 feet. Individuals with a significant fear of heights or related conditions may find this aspect of the job challenging. We are committed to engaging in the interactive process to assess each request for accommodation on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In addition to the duties listed above, the position holder must carry out tasks assigned by his supervisor that are essentially related to his duties.