Forklift Line Service (Crew A) Grand Forks GF

Summary

This position will use a forklift to assist all areas of the plant in the production and packaging of french fries and preformed potato products in a manner consistent with safety, quality and production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Forklift Line Service employees are required to be cross trained with Materials and Inventory Coordinators and are able to perform functions within their security role.
• Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices (including Standard Operating Procedures) and policies.
• Attend and participate in all training activities for the position.  Ensure the acquired skills and knowledge are applied.
• Ensures sanitation of equipment and housekeeping of the entire facility.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Must be a team player and help to meet operational goals.
• Must be able to complete training on the safe operation of the lift truck (forklift) and successfully pass the certification test requirements. This training and certification are requirements in accordance with OSHA 1910.78 standards for Material Handling and Storage using Powered Industrial Trucks.
• Ensures proper inspection of forklift.
• Maintains freezer by locating and moving totes as needed.
• Required to change out totes and store in freezer during bulk off situations and during times of bulk generation.
• Monitors the safe operation of the trash compactors and dumpsters.
• Properly creates tote tags/ pallet tags and performs timely data entry into DCS.

Typical Education

Relevant Experience

• Must have successfully completed the Job Skill Evaluation to begin training in the position.  Must complete the Structured Job Training program within recommended timeframe to remain in the position permanently
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculate percentages to make proper adjustments and calibrations, as required.
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English in a manner to successfully complete job duties.
• Must be able to demonstrate manual and physical dexterity.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds,  ie a bag of ingredients
• Must be able to work with hazardous and corrosive chemicals in small areas.
• Must be able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in extreme environments (cold, hot, humid and slippery).
• Must have an acceptable attendance record.
• Must have an acceptable safety record.
• Must be able to sit on a forklift for long periods of time.