Sun-Maid Plant Job Description
Forklift Driver
Line: Stemmer 9
Job Code: 051
Classification: 05
Premium:.66
Job Summary: Transports and stack bins or pallets for a smooth and efficient operation. Also uses dumper as necessary. Must be able to perform all forklift driving positions at Stemmer 9.
Production Standards:
- Good lift truck driving skills and safe working habits.
- Store & transport fruit keeping accurate track of fruit.
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness of department
- Ability to make quality decisions about condition of fruit.
- Properly fill out Drivers Daily Forklift Checklist and maintain accordingly.
- Must be proficient at verifying and documenting Centerlines as well as following the Centerline Decision Tree.
- Must be proficient at completing all CIL's effectively within established deadlines and maintain a proactive approach to detecting defects in order to prevent breakdowns.
- Scanning of labels.
- Keeps work area clean and well organized that meets with Sun-Maid's 5S and good GMP standards.
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions: Fast paced work area. Department is exposed to outside temperatures and elements. Work area may be wet.
Activity:
- Occasionally (up to 3 hrs): Crouching, Walking, Standing
- Frequently (3-6 hrs): Squatting, Kneeling, Crawling
- Constantly (6-8+ hrs): Climbing, Bending (waist), Twisting (neck)
- Bending (neck), Twisting (waist)
- Simple Grasping (both hands)
- Reaching (above and below shoulder level)
- Fine Manipulation (both hands)
- Repetitive use of hand required
- Pushing & Pulling (both hands)
Required Skills/Abilities: Must know different varieties of fruit. Be a qualified forklift operator. Must successfully complete training / certification, and maintain certification. Understand and follow OPL's. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Helpful Prior Experience: Forklift driver.