FORKLIFT OPERATOR (Transportation)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you ready to join a FIVE TIME US Best Managed Company?! KENT® Precision Foods Group, a member of the KENT Corporation family of companies, has a fantastic opportunity to join their team as a Forklift Operator! This position is responsible for all daily activities involved with warehousing. Such as being responsible for all shipments/orders shipping out and/or material being received in. The loading or unloading of trucks. Managing the warehouse in a clean and orderly fashion. Physical cycle counts as needed. This position also covers for the Warehouse Lead in his/her absence. Must be forklift certified.
- “The compensation range for this role is $18 to $20 per hour in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.”
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Fill out accurate receiving log for all packaging and raw materials
- Match purchase order with bill of lading. Run PFI lot #'s for each pallet
- Rotate stock for first in first out usage and/or Shipments
- Consult with Shipping or Receiving Supervisor for required materials
- Advise Quality Control daily of any problems with ingredients or finished goods
- Inspect trailers for sanitation using BB Trailer Inspection form.
- Advise Shipping/Receiving Supervisor of any shortages, damages, etc…
- Keep Warehouse aisles clean of debris, boxes, pallets, etc…
- Repair or destroy any damaged ingredients or finished products as directed. If destroyed, report type, quantity, resource and lot numbers and location to Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
- Maintain forklifts with proper charging and water in battery
- Maintain adequate records of receiving and/or shipping
- Do monthly cycle counts on various items per management
- Do physical counts as instructed per management
