Lift Truck Operator Lead

Job Details

Shifts: 3rd

Location: Fullerton

Hourly: $22.15 - $26.20 DOE

**Incumbent eligible for a $500 signing bonus payable after 6 months of continuous service **

Medical benefits-eligible first of the month following 28 days of employment. All other benefits-eligible first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Benefits:

401(k) with generous Company match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Referral Program

Vision insurance

Position Overview: The Lift Truck Operator Lead is responsible for the timely, accurate loading of outbound shipments, as well as racking of finished goods from production line or inbound transfer trailer, and for training Lift Truck Operators.

Language Skills: English proficiency required. Spanish is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Amount of Travel Involved: None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Operates forklift, current forklift certification required.
• Inspects forklift before and after trips and submits report indicating forklift condition.
• Accurate loading of outbound shipments.
• Receives finished goods.
• Properly documenting and unloading inbound loads.
• Properly documenting any changes to the Bills of Lading.
• Transfer finished goods from production line to storage rack or transfer trailer.
• Proper documentation of product location movement.
• Maintain proper GMP conditions on loading docks and warehouses.
• Notify the Warehouse Supervisor of any discrepancies in the Bills of Lading.
• Understands and complies with truck loading procedures, including chocking wheels, correctly placing trailer stand and glad hand lock, as well as other aspects prior to loading or unloading trailers.
• Understands how to and uses corner boards, pallet straps, pallet inverters, and airbags correctly.
• Builds loads and/or pallets according to customer requirements.
• Lock and seal trailers.
• Clerical duties, including working in warehousing systems, e.g., SAP, and ILS.
• Assist with physical inventories.
• Routine GMP duties.
• Operates Floor Scrubber, Baler, Foamer, Pressure Washer, and other equipment in the normal course of completing duties.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Train Lift Truck Operators
• Conduct daily business in a “self-directed” manner.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
• All other duties as assigned. o Work scheduled shift, weekends, and extended hours as required.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily.

Experience for success:

• Average math skills and basic computer skills.
• Possess current Nor-Cal Beverage forklift certification.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with customers and co-workers.
• Have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently as well as working in a team.
• Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, a professional attitude, and produces accurate work product.