Overview
Forklift Operator (Loading) – Central Hub at Buffalo Rock Company
Organization: Buffalo Rock Company. Website: https://www.buffalorock.com/careers/
Responsibilities
* Operate different types of forklifts (stand-up and sit-down) following Central Hub Loading best practices to ensure safe and efficient movement of products.
* Perform pre-trip inspections on power equipment used through the InfoLink system.
* Offload/load shipping equipment from trailers and inspect trailers and equipment; notify Lead/Supervisor of any abnormalities.
* Handle and stage product returns from customers; follow loading documentation to ensure correct product and sequence (Container ID, route #, trailer #).
* Load route trucks with accuracy and efficiency, maintain flow across palletization, and avoid palletizer lane backups.
* Secure loads with a minimum of two straps and move products from backstock locations to trailers, recording transactions in the Warehouse Management System using tablets, cell phones, or RF scanners.
* Rotate stock according to FEFO and Location Base Inventory (LBI) processes; ensure offline products are loaded per document requests.
* Manually build partial pallets from backstock to meet order requirements; handle packaged product to prevent damage.
* Sort and organize empty pallets, feed pallet dispensers, and move damaged items to the designated recycling area.
* Communicate abnormal or damaged conditions regarding equipment, trailers, and/or products to Warehouse Lead/Supervisor in a timely manner; assist other areas when appropriate.
* Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and work area; follow safety practices and SOPs; participate in Food Safety training as required.
* Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) per CFR 21 section 110 and adhere to established SOPs.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
* Experience: At least 1 year in a warehouse environment and 1 year of forklift operation experience. RF scanner and Warehouse Management System experience preferred. Ability to read product packaging and communicate in English via radio; forklift certification required.
* Skills: Basic math, ability to use Warehouse Management Systems, strong attention to detail, and good communication.
Work Environment
Inside warehouse and outdoor conditions with temperatures varying from extreme heat to extreme cold. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical Demands
* Lift/carry up to 50 lbs intermittently; move pallets up to 65 lbs; standing, walking, and handling materials for extended periods; wear PPE (high-visibility clothing, safety vest, slip-resistant shoes, safety glasses).
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment; position requires presence within the Vertique system at the Central Hub.
Travel
None
EEO/Affirmative Action
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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