Position Summary:This position plays a critical role asa partof our warehouse team.The Forklift Operator is responsible for shipping, storing, and receiving inventory as well asproviding sanitation for the entire warehouse.Duties and Responsibilities:Operates forklift to load, unload, and transfer products, pallets, boxes, and other materials. Operates other equipment for shipping, as neededUnloads and loads products into trucks and/or railcarsaccording to shipping scheduleMaintainsaccurateinventory while storing and loading. Practices first in/first outMonitors all equipment for wear and potential damage, performs related preventative maintenanceasrequiredMaintains Master Sanitation Schedules and other HAACP documentation. Performsscheduled cleaning of equipmentRe-palletizes and reworks products. Prepares product for regrind processMaintains safety and quality in a high paced environmentOther duties, as assignedEducation and Experience Required:Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalentfrom an accredited institutionMust be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as neededEducation, Experience and Skills Preferred:Previousexperienceoperatinga forkliftPreviousexperience in a food manufacturing facilityPhysical Requirements:Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for3+hours per shiftMust be able to work in a dusty, high heat/humid environment for3+hours per shiftMust be able to work in a confined space for3+hours per shiftMust be able to lift up-to100 pounds for3+hours per shift with team memberassistanceMust be able to push, pull, perform fine manipulation, simple grasping and feel for6+hours per shiftMust be able to balance, bend, crouch,stand, stoop and walk for6+hours per shiftMust be able to lift up-to 50pounds independently for6+hours per shiftMust be able toreach above shouldersfor6+hours per shiftMust be able tooperatefoot pedals for8+hours per shiftMust be able to sit for8+hours per shift