JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:OUTSIDE FORKLIFT/OFFAL OPERATOR
JOB KEY:#
EEO/AAP:7/70
FLSA STATUS:HOURLY
DEPARTMENT:PRODUCTION
AREA OF USE:WACOPREPARED FOODSFACILITY (Waco, Texas)
SUMMARY
Absence of any related duties or functions in this document does not implythat incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production. The primary responsibility of this position istounloadand store received dry goods until needed in the plant for production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require.
- Unload materials from incoming vans and stack them to assigned placesas needed.
- Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regularinspections.
- Remove trash/offal from facility in timely manner and place in proper receptacles.
- Utilize offal auger system to ensure timely offal removal.
- Ensure offal area is maintained in an orderly manner.
- Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
- Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facility and grounds.
- Store goods in designated area.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified bymanagement or supervisor.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Less than high school education; or up toone monthrelated experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Strongmathskillsandbasiccomputer skills required. Experience with scissor lift preferred.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
The employee mustcomplete PIT training. Forklift certification.Scissor-lift certification.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/METHODS:
All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties. Once the employee completes thistrainingthey will be assigned to a Supervisor who will further orient the employee to the workplace, introduce him/her to employees and other supervision, demonstrate work assignment and explain ingress and egress procedures to and from work station. A training buddy may be assigned to new employees for a period to assist in further training and indoctrination.
TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES:
Those responsible for training and indoctrination mayinclude: personnel representatives, safety director, supervisors, and lead workers.
METHOD OF TRACKING EMPLOYEE PROGRESS:
The supervisor is accountable for tracking employee progress and performance.
EXIT TRAINING FOR MEASURING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS:
A specific probationary period is assigned to all employees hired to evaluate employee effectiveness and performance. At the end of this period the supervisor will evaluate the job performance of each newemployeeutilizing current forms and procedures in effect at that time. Theemployeewill be rated and evaluated on essential work duties listed above as well as attendance, tardiness, interaction with co-workers and management, attitudes and work actions. Unacceptable performance of duties and disciplinary actions will be documented on corrective action reports and appropriate personnel records. Absent any negative actions, theemployeemay be eligible for a wage increase according to the wage and salary policies in effect at that time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand;walk;use hands to finger, handle, or feel;andreach with handsand arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.The employee must regularly liftand/or move up to50poundsindependently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,distance vision,color vision,peripheral vision, depth perception,andability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed tohot, dry,cold,wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Listany and allpersonal safety or health protection equipment and gear required by either regulatory, sanitary, or safety procedures.
The employee is required to wear a hair net, beard net (if necessary,) slip proof boots,smock,and ear protection.
NOTE:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the daily work being performed byemployeesassigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or customer specifications and processes required of personnel so assigned.
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