Forklift Driver/Shuttle Driver/Back-Up - 1st Shift

Description: Job Title: Forklift/Backup Shuttle Driver Department : Shipping/Receiving Reports To: Department Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly 1st Shift Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm Overtime required based on production need. $16.50/hour Drives yard dog to position trailers and drives propane powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties: Other duties may be assigned. Operates and maintains yard dog. Inspects and maintains dry box and refrigerant trailers. Moves trailers in and out of docks. Operates forklift to load and unload trailers. Places finished goods in appropriate rack locations (warehouse/cooler/freezer). Maintains dock areas. Fuels yard dog and refrigerant units. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality – Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed. Pepper Source and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers offering the following benefits: FULL BENEFITS (HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL, LIFE) 401(k)/PROFIT SHARING PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS WEEKLY PAY PERIOD/DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL REFERRAL BONUSES & ATTENDANCE AWARDS CONSISTENT GROWTH/RAISE OPPORTUNITES About Us Pepper Source is a family-owned company that provides custom sauces, seasonings, and dry coating systems to all of the major poultry companies in the United States as well as the frozen food, meat, and food service industries. We develop and manufacture custom flavor profiles that meet our customers' specific needs. Our process takes innovation and extensive knowledge of the food industry. Requirements: Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to 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 High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Language Skills Must be able to speak, read and write in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer. 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 physically perform the following: Lift 50 pounds 50-100 times during the shift Stand and/or walk f…

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