FORKLIFT OPERATOR I

Forklift Operator I

Department: Shipping and Receiving

Job Summary: The Forklift Operator safely transports full and partial pallets within the warehouse using the Order Pickers. Also assists in other areas of the warehouse including but not limited to loading and unloading trucks.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not Applicable for this position

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pulls appropriate stock inventory into pallets and transports pallets utilizing forklifts to and from docks, racks and bulk storage areas per facility standards.
• Ensures the proper pallets are selected and put away in correct location.
• Assists in other areas of the warehouse as needed including loading/unloading of trucks.
• Follows proper maintenance and safety procedures to ensure safe operation, upkeep and storage of equipment.
• Moves pallets in and out of the stretch wrapper area.
• Meets or exceeds performance and productivity goals.
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions, read and speak English
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Minimum one year warehouse experience working on forklifts
• Must be able to operator a Sit-down Forklift and Stand-up forklift

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Some experience necessary
• Forklift certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Strong physical endurance
• Ability to be on your feet for an 8-hour shift
• Ability to kneel and maneuver through plant equipment

This summary should not be construed to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. While the description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. Lifeway Foods, Inc is a growing Chicago based beverage manufacturer with over 25 years of experience. We are an industry leader in production of high-quality Kefir. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Visit us at www.lifewaykefir.com.