About this role
There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth. Summary The Forklift Operator is primarily responsible for accurately processing orders per schedule, transporting and staging product, and loading and unloading product and supplies in a safe, efficient and timely manner. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Safely and efficiently operate forklifts (sit down and stand-up reach) according to training and company safety policies. Read and understand Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets. Using daily pick sheets, accurately and efficiently pick full pallets and case quantities to build full pallets, ensuring first in first out method is followed, shrink wrap pallets when necessary, stage product for loading, check pallets for accuracy to order. Safely load and unload product and other supplies to/from trucks using appropriate forklift (s). Obtains samples of incoming bulk product according to Quality Control Guidelines. Places product in appropriate storage areas. Maintain clean and organized aisles and rack storage, consolidate partial pallets when needed. Ensure product, including partial pallets is organized according to the first in first out inventory methodology. Inventory product as needed, label, sort, wrap and tie product. Hand load product onto containers. Comply with company safety policies and maintain clean and orderly work area. Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures Accurately complete required paperwork in accordance with company standards. Additional duties as assigned by lead person and/or manager.