Forklift Operators - M-F ALL Shifts (Goodlettsville)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Safely operate a battery-powered forklift to move finished products throughout the facility.
• Place and retrieve finished boxed product from coolers, trailers, and production areas.
• Break down and stack products on wooden pallets to create complete pallet loads.
• Transfer finished product between pallets to build full and accurate pallet configurations.
• Maintain product flow to support production and shipping operations.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with company dress and safety standards.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a production, warehouse, shipping, and refrigerated environment.
• Exposure to cold temperatures, moving equipment, and varying noise levels is expected.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able and willing to lift, carry, push, and pull finished boxed products weighing between 5 and 80 pounds.
• Must be able and willing to lift and move wooden pallets weighing approximately 65 to 75 pounds.
• Must be able and willing to perform frequent heavy lifting throughout the shift.
• Must be able and willing to grasp and handle products using both hands while stacking and unstacking boxes and moving pallets.
• Must be able and willing to use a full-hand grip to safely operate a forklift and other equipment.
• Must be able and willing to stand for extended periods while operating equipment and walking on concrete floors.
• Must be able and willing to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and twist while performing job duties.
• Must be able and willing to use moderate force while performing essential job functions.
• Must be able and willing to work with pallet heights ranging from approximately 8 inches to 7 feet.
• Must be able and willing to work in refrigerated environments with temperatures ranging from approximately 28°F to 32°F.
• Must be able and willing to perform repetitive motions throughout the work shift.




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

ALL SHIFTS (United States of America)

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