Forklift/Drexel Operator - $18.00/Hour

Forklift/Drexel Operator - 2nd shift opening

Starting rate (sit down Drexel forklift) $18.00/hour + shift differential.

Must be willing to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Jacksonville- FL Benefits & Compensation Overview:

Kraft Heinz offers a generous and comprehensive benefit and compensation package:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and long-term disability
• Dental
• Medical
• Vision
• Life insurance
• 401k

Work Schedule:

2nd Shift Opening

Plant and Community Overview:

Plant Overview

Our Jacksonville Portion Control facility employs a highly-skilled workforce- with an average seniority of 8.8 years and is currently looking for dedicated individuals to join our team!

• Opened in 1997 under the name “Portion Pac”
• A facility of over 300-00 square feet
• 200 full time employees

Community Overview:

Jacksonville is the largest city in the continental United States with over 840 square miles and is located where the St. John’s River meets the Atlantic Ocean. While home to the Jacksonville Jaguars- it is also a regional business center- with many museums and cultural offerings. Jacksonville is known for its world class swimming- surfing and fishing opportunities- as well as its championship golf courses.

For more information about our Jacksonville community- visit https://www.coj.net/

Responsibilities include unloading trucks and checking contents of shipments and receipts against the packing list and PO’s to ensure accuracy; tag and locate all raw materials; ensure proper rotation of stock; unload railcars; operate and maintain all warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner- perform bay counts; supply processing and production with needed materials and supplies; complete necessary paperwork; flawless execution and accuracy of inventory transactions; maintain proper sanitation of the warehouse- and other duties as assigned.

PURPOSE – The purpose of this position is to work with the warehouse operations team and production department in the most efficient manner within budget constraints and abiding by good manufacturing practices.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES –

Pick from inventory and deliver to production lines and processing decks Raw Materials and Packaging.

Ability and experience operating a Reach lift or a Drexel Swing-Mast

Make sure that all materials and packaging are available for the current shift and that all materials are delivered on time and of sufficient quantity

Ensure that all transactions are entered and completed correctly in VM3.

Review packaging and processing schedules

Communicate material shortages to Scheduling- Purchasing- and Production in a timely manner. Gather input from all appropriate people and communicate problems and schedule changes to Material Handlers as necessary.

Maintain an extremely close and effective line of communication with Production Leads- Supervisors- Material Coordinators- Material Handlers- and Receiving personnel to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

Report inventory discrepancies to cycle counters.

Working knowledge of SAP and VM3

Be able to analyze inventory transactions in SAP to make correct adjustments to maintain inventory records accurate.

Communicate mechanical problems on material handling equipment.

Assist in training of personnel

Work to enhance the safety and productivity of our operation

Excellent Analytical Reasoning Skills- Math Skills- Organizational Skills

Operates Equipment in a safe manner following GMP guidelines and keeps work area clean.

Participates in team meetings

Recognizes and services needs of the internal/external customer.

Performs appropriate situation analysis and executes effective problem solving skills.

Self-starting and self-directing (initiative).

Cooperates and works well with others- sharing information and resources.

Establishes effective and professional working relationships.

Exercises good judgment and decision making skills.

Demonstrates effective planning and organizing skills.

Promotes teamwork.

Appropriate time management skills; meets deadlines.

Accountable and Responsible.

Effectively handles multiple priorities.

Supports the Jacksonville plant FSQ and QRMP initiatives on any and all procedures/programs pertaining to product safety.

Additional responsibilities of this position includes assisting in the creation of a culture of safety and health by performing work safely in accordance with all company safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor. Occupational safety and health performance is measured in this position

Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES-

o 3 months previous experience working in a computerized warehouse environment is desired.

o Computer skills required include word processing and spreadsheet applications

o Warehouse position requires a fair amount of specific knowledge such as the principles of inventory control via warehouse management systems- the functionality of specialized warehouse equipment (forklift certification)- and familiarity with standard shipping- receiving- production and inventory control documentation.

o Flexibility to work different shifts as well as daily overtime if needed.