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JOB SUMMARY
This includes but not limited to operating walnut processing lines and similar batch processing equipment. Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Forklift driver is responsible for moving product, bins and packaged goods in a safe and efficient manner using a straight forklift or floor jack in both warehouse and production environments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Start and stop equipment
Assist with production line in plant
Operation of industrial truck or electric hoist for loading, unloading, storage and/or movement of all materials to and from warehouse and/or production areas
Completion of routine forklift inspection and maintenance logs
Assist in clean up/production area as needed
Sweep, mop and remove debris
Load and unload items from machines, carts and dollies
Feed or place bins on equipment for processing
Separate defective product in correct disposal area
Ensure conformance to specifications
Inform supervisors of damaged or ineffective equipment in the plant
Record data accurately
Maintain Inventory in an organized manner
Ensure that all inventory records allow for traceability of the product according to company policies
Load and unload processing equipment
Take instructions from supervisors
Support, participate and enforce GDN safety policies and procedures
Oversee and direct daily activities of assigned shift
Involve daily communication with Production Manager, Lead, Supervisors and all employees
Conform to all company policies and report any observed deviation
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
All forklift drivers are expected to be available to work in all areas of plant
Regular attendance required
Perform any other work as assigned by supervisor, foreman or manager
Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF Requirements
Must perform all positions of rotation, if applicable
Follows and ensures adherence to established Grower Direct Nut Co., local, state, and federal regulations and requirements as well as food safety, sanitation, food production and nutritional guidelines.
Established and ensures adherence to procedures and standards, which are in agreement with these regulations, requirements and guidelines.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities are not limited to the above mentioned and may include assisting other departments within reasonable and related tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ï Physical demands
o Will frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, taste and smell.
o Will seldom sit and occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl.
o Must use both hands for rapid mental muscular coordination, simultaneously.
o Must be able to reach high and low levels, frequently.
o Must be able to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level up to 50 pounds frequently.
o Must lift with arms up to floor to waist, waist to shoulder 50 pounds.
o Must be able to constantly stand/stoop/walk/bend, up to 12 hrs.
o Ability to strenuous flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently (15 flexion/minute).
ï Work environment
o Will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts.
o Will Work around wet or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, risk of vibration.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS
1. Ability to work as part of a team
2. Ability to perform basic math functions
3. Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
4. At least 2 years of forklift driving experience, prior certifications preferred
5. Positive attitude, high energy, flexibility and personal initiative
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