Forklift Operator Jobs

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why U.S. Sugar?

Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. Many have an ownership stake in our privately held business through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

Salary: $18.27 an hour

Shift: Constant Rotational Shift;

Monday - Sunday 8a - 4p, off Monday and Tuesday

Wednesday - Tuesday 4p - 12a, off Wednesday and Thursday

Friday - Thursday 12a - 8a, off Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Position Summary: Responsible for operating a forklift or other equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count materials. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the equipment and may also be required to perform other duties as required by the company.

Essential Duties:

• Learn and implement Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).
• Inspect, operate, and maintain the bailer, forklift, yard dog, dump truck, MRS, front-end loader, and automated wrapper as necessary.
• Inspect and clean all product areas before and after loading or packaging to ensure product quality, allowing no trash or other foreign articles to foul the product or production area.
• Operate touch-screen equipment, computers and monitors, printers, laser scanners, and other supply chain technology.
• Successfully participate in and complete all training sessions, safety classes, pre-shift meetings, and/or certifications related to the position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Applicant must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job and in the classroom, to communicate via radio, and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the job.
• New hires must pass a drug test and other pre-employment background screening, and successfully complete any required training or orientation course.
• Obtain forklift certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a good work record and disciplinary history.
• Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics.
• Demonstrate physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.

Working Conditions:

75% of the work environment is conducted in a noisy, enclosed, and lighted warehouse environment, continuously climbing on and off equipment; reaching forward or twisting at the waist while seated; looking behind without aid of mirrors; pushing brooms; lifting, carrying, and stacking 50 lbs bags at a height of 5 ft. Will occasionally stand for long periods of time on a hard surface, work from raised platforms, climb stairs and/or ladders, and wear PPE (i.e.: hair/face net, hard hat, goggles, ear plugs, and/or full body chemical resistant suits). Will regularly kneel, crawl, bend, stoop, squat, and reach overhead. Will regularly use bleach and other industrial cleaning solvents.

25% of the work environment is conducted while in an open outdoor environment, exposed to variable/extreme weather, reduced visibility, blowing dust and particles, and moving machinery.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This description supersedes and previous or undated descriptions for this position. Management has the right to add or change the duties for this position at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

United States Sugar Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.