Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION & ROLE PROFILE

POSITION TITLE:

Receiving Forklift Operator

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Non - Exempt

BUSINESS TITLE:

Receiving Forklift Operator

FUNCTIONAL AREA:

Operations - Warehousing

DIVISION:

Dole Fresh Vegetables

SPECIALTY AREA:

Receiving

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:

Dole Fresh Vegetables

ROLE LEVEL:

W2

DEPARTMENT:

Receiving

MANAGER TITLE:

Receiving Manager

WORK LOCATION:

Bessemer City

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for operating a forklift to load, unload, move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Drive and operate forklift

• Conduct equipment and inspect arriving trailers for possible contaminants
• Conduct daily inventories and traceability documentation and processes
• Check that the trailer’s outside seal is not broken and that the temperature is within spec.
• Complete required paperwork
• Unload trailers, weigh loads, and rotate raw materials according to FIFO
• Supply raw materials and packaging to production areas as required
• Be attentive to any foreign objects and damage to boxes or contents
• Able to work safely around equipment and machinery
• Any and all other duties assigned by your Supervisor

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• EXPERIENCE: Previous experience and forklift license required. A written and driving test will be conducted to determine experience level.
• SKILLS: Good oral communications skills.
• ADDITIONAL: Hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment. Required to work independently and with limited supervision. Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures.

ROLE COMPETENCIES (To be Completed by HR)

Functional Expertise

Business Acumen

Problem Solving

Leadership

Impact

Interpersonal Skills/ Influence

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

INTERNAL: Supervisor, Lead, Quality Assurance, Production, Receiving, Maintenance

EXTERNAL: Auditors

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

HS diploma, GED, or demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks. Must successfully pass fork lift certification.

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a cool environment with an average temperature of 34 degrees F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present. Work surfaces and floors may be wet. Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted up to 1/3 of the workday, and 35 lbs overhead as job demands. Constant standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required. Moving machinery, including conveyor and forklifts are in operation in the immediate area.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Two-way radio

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

Ability to work overtime as needed. Some weekends are required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

N/A

I UNDERSTAND MY RESPONSIBILITIES AS RELATED TO FOOD SAFETY.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.38 - $17.72 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bessemer City, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Forklift Operator: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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