Stand-Up Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

Hickory Harvest Foods, located in Akron, OH, is a 3rd generation family owned business. Hickory Harvest Foods is a leading provider of products to retailers in the multi-billion dollar and growing healthy snacks sector. 1st Shift Schedule: 8a-4:30p Mon-Fri All schedules subject to change based on production needs. SUMMARY: Moves pallets of product to keep the production lines supplied with the correct product(s) using stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks on the production floor. Provides prompt and courteous service to employees. Function as back up for Warehouse Material Handlers, as needed. Follows proper safety and security procedures and standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Receive and unload supplies from trailer to other designated area. Load finished product onto trailers or other designated area. Match appropriate paperwork to supplies and put away to correct location. Stage required raw product and packaging for Line Supply Stock and rotate product within the warehouse. Build orders using proper lifting and pallet stacking techniques. Ensure pulled orders are labeled correctly and no product or boxes are damaged. Sort empty and damaged pallets for storage or removal. Keep work area clean, orderly and organized at all times; be responsible for housekeeping of storage areas and ensure proper stacking and shelving of inventories. Utilize computer systems and programs to preform basic look-ups for materials and loading/unloading of trailers. Conduct cycle counts within applicable warehouses and report data on item counts. Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to inventory control activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience: Minimum two years’ forklift operation experience ( stand-up forklift experience required ) Skills: Basic computer knowledge RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Warehouse Supervisor Works closely with Production, Warehouse and Quality PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, and use hands and fingers. This position requires the employee to be able to read, write, and communicate orally in English. In addition, the employee must be able to hear and have color vision. The physical demands described 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. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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