Forklift Operator

Job description

Danone North America is the largest Benefit Corporation in the world. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

Danone North America is looking for a Forklift Operator in Bridgeton, NJ.

Job Title:Forklift OperatorJob Code:N/A

Department : Warehouse Department Number: BGTN1160

Location: Bridgeton Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The warehouse/forklift operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count product. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.

·  Receiving/Put-Away; unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
·  Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas
·  Quality; Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
·  Order Picking; Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring accuracy of orders pulled, is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
·  Equipment; Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift.
·  Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
·  Complete daily inspection of equipment
·  Ensure proper stock rotation
·  Complete and submit daily paperwork as required
·  Use Radio-frequency equipment for receive, putaway, and load functions as required (SAP)
·  Conduct cycle counts, assist in replenishment of stock in pick locations
·  Dispose of boxes manually when needed
·  Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety; comply with OSHA and MSDS standards
·  Forklift certified
·  Maintain a clean work area through daily sanitation and/or operation of the Tennant Floor scrubber as needed.
·  Others task as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of Forklift and Warehouse Operations; Flexibility with schedule to assist in overtime coverage.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED required; minimum of two (2) years Forklift certified experience required in a fast pace warehouse environment; Forklift related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

Must have excellent math skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

REASONING ABILITY:

·  Must have the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
·  Must have the ability to prioritize and organize

·  Must have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITITES:

·  Basic computer skills
·  Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
·  Knowledge of safety programs and procedures; Timely completion of CBT’s and annually required forklift certification training.
·  Team player; work with fellow employees and management while providing a high level of customer service to our customers.
·  Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with equipment maintenance work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.

Required to lift and / or move up to 35 pounds.

Must be able to distinguish colors accurately

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet, cold and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive.

Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons.

Danone North America is a Certified B Corporation business unit of Danone and operates in the U.S. from headquarter offices in White Plains, NY and Broomfield, CO. For more information, please visit DanoneNorthAmerica.com .　

Danone North America is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.　

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