Forklift Line Service (Crew A) Grand Forks GF

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This job is responsible for operating material handling equipment in a safe manner for the purpose of moving, locating, stacking and counting merchandise.

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.
  • Food Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
  • 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.
  • Conducts oneself in a professional manner and ensures that personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the Company.
  • Performs all such other duties as may be reasonably assigned by Manager.
  • 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.
  • Inventories freezer totes as required.
  • Required to change out totes and store in freezer during bulk off situations and during times of bulk generation
  • Ensures all packaging supplies (paper, poly, bulk product, and fiber) are maintained.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

1+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

Ability to safely operate a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and high stacking totes.

Job Requisition ID: 24332

Travel Required

Location(s): GF Plant - Grand Forks 

Country: United States


**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **