Job Details

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Fork Lift Operators operate walkie-rider, stand-up reach, stand-up counter-balanced, and stock-picker lift trucks safely while loading and unloading materials and deliveries, and moving product within the facility, docks trucks and storage facilities.

**Primary Duties & Responsibilities:**

* Transport material and equipment throughout facility using production and shipping schedules

* Unload and load trailers and straight trucks

* Move packaged product on pallets and crates throughout facility

* Stack product in storage bays, following inventorycontrol instructions

* Ensure secure loads

* Complete Daily Operators Checklist for each lift truck used each shift

* Perform daily equipment checks ensuring truck batteries are charged and lubricated

* Visually inspect all goods presented by carriers for delivery to ensure only materials in sound packaging, good condition, and suitable for receipt and storage are accepted

* Inspect all finished goods prior to loading for shipment to ensure all pallets and packaging are in excellent condition suitable for shipment

* Complete all receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely

* Use RF guns to accurately scan inventory to receive materials against POs, to update inventory locations, to scan verify orders as picked, and to perform other inventory transactions

* Cover all inbound materials with plastic and stretch-wrap as needed and per SOP or to maintain product integrity

* Maintain docks, freezer, equipment, and storage zones in clean order with general housekeeping, sweeping, rinsing, squeegee, and light scrubbing

* All other duties as assigned

**Job Requirements:**

* Knowledge of and ability to operate forklift

* Basic math and reading skills

* Comply with Company and Safety policies and procedures

* Good attendance

* Able to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment

* Basic knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in daily operation of forklift

* Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations

**Physical/Environmental Factors:**

* Lift up to 80 lbs. on occasion

* Cold, damp, wet environment with temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees

* Stand/walk throughout work day.

* Exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels

* Bend, stoop, and lift various weights as needed

* Climb stairs, frequently stoop, kneel, crawl and bend

* Exposure to strong, raw odors

* Bending, twisting, stacking, pushing and standing for long periods of time

* Manual dexterity of hands and wrists

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Benefits available after probationary period of employment:

* Paid Weekly

* Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

* Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

* Paid Time Off after 1 year of employment

* Employee Purchase Program

* Referral bonuses

* Retention bonuses

**Other:**

*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.* *Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.

Koch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.*

City ** Montgomery**

Location ** Montgomery Plant**

Schedule Type ** Full Time**

Shift ** 2nd**

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Fork Lift Operators operate walkie-rider, stand-up reach, stand-up counter-balanced, and stock-picker lift trucks safely while loading and unloading materials and deliveries, and moving product within the facility, docks trucks and storage facilities.

**Primary Duties & Responsibilities:**

* Transport material and equipment throughout facility using production and shipping schedules

* Unload and load trailers and straight trucks

* Move packaged product on pallets and crates throughout facility

* Stack product in storage bays, following inventory control instructions

* Ensure secure loads

* Complete Daily Operators Checklist for each lift truck used each shift

* Perform daily equipment checks ensuring truck batteries are charged and lubricated

* Visually inspect all goods presented by carriers for delivery to ensure only materials in sound packaging, good condition, and suitable for receipt and storage are accepted

* Inspect all finished goods prior to loading for shipment to ensure all pallets and packaging are in excellent condition suitable for shipment

* Complete all receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely

* Use RF guns to accurately scan inventory to receive materials against POs, to update inventory locations, to scan verify orders as picked, and to perform other inventory transactions

* Cover all inbound materials with plastic and stretch-wrap as needed and per SOP or to maintain product integrity

* Maintain docks, freezer, equipment, and storage zones in clean order with general housekeeping, sweeping, rinsing, squeegee, and light scrubbing

* All other duties as assigned

**Job Requirements:**

* Knowledge of and ability to operate forklift

* Basic math and reading skills

* Comply with Company and Safety policies and procedures

* Good attendance

* Able to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment

* Basic knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in daily operation of forklift

* Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations

**Physical/Environmental Factors:**

* Lift up to 80 lbs. on occasion

* Cold, damp, wet environment with temperatures ranging from 40 to 90 degrees

* Stand/walk throughout work day.

* Exposure to noise levels greater than 85 decibels

* Bend, stoop, and lift various weights as needed

* Climb stairs, frequently stoop, kneel, crawl and bend

* Exposure to strong, raw odors

* Bending, twisting, stacking, pushing and standing for long periods of time

* Manual dexterity of hands and wrists

****

Benefits available after probationary period of employment:

* Paid Weekly

* Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

* Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

* Paid Time Off after 1 year of employment

* Employee Purchase Program

* Referral bonuses

* Retention bonuses

**Other:**

*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.* *Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successfu