Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Pallet Jack Operator

Shift: 1st & 2nd

Job Summary:

The Pallet Jack Operator may operate electric pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks to pick orders, load and unload trailers, put away products, transfer products, etc. This position may be responsible for assisting to verify inventory and/or performing cycle counts, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loads and unloads incoming and outgoing trucks with the use of electric pallet jacks, and/or other powered industrial trucks.
• Utilizes glad locks and chock blocks to secure trucks while they are unloaded and/or loaded to prevent early truck departure.
• Puts away and moves product to and from bins and locations.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area.
• Performs routine inspections of powered industrial trucks before and after use; Reports any malfunction, defect, or damages to the Manager; Performs lock out tag out for damaged equipment.
• May verify inventory on work floor and/or perform cycle counts with other team members.
• Enforces, and adheres to all safety regulations as required by the position and the company’s safety
• policies.
• Adheres to all current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Follows and enforces all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regarding production processing tasks and protocols.
• Conducts pre-hire and practice electric pallet jack evaluations; Submits evaluation to Safety to schedule pallet jack training.
• Uses hand-held scanners to verify UPC codes and to scan inventory into the correct trailer location.
• Ensure all actions are taken to prevent food from being contaminated.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to use hand-held scanners.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to safely use the following equipment: Electric Pallet Jacks, Scanners, etc.
• Knowledge of human and food safety topics.

Required Certificates and Licenses:

• Pallet jack certification
• Safety procedures and training as applicable to job functions.

Education and Experience:

• 1+ year experience in manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment utilizing an electric pallet jack.

Work Environment:

The production facility and associated warehousing are refrigerated facilities, which means this position must be able to work in a cold, wet, and loud environment for long periods of time with the proper personal protective equipment (PPE). This position requires frequent standing, stooping, and/or bending for long periods of time. It also requires sedentary times at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Wicked Staffing Solutions is a proud New England based Staffing and Recruiting firm that services Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We have Temporary, Long-Term Temporary, Temp-Hire and Direct Placement job opportunity arrangements in Light Industrial, Logistics, Electronics, Engineering, and Accounting, just to name a few. We offer health insurance, 401k, and referral bonuses. Our friendly recruiters can assist with resumes and interview coaching if needed. We get new job opportunities every day. So check us out and let Wicked work for you!

Company Description

Wicked Staffing Solutions is a proud New England based Staffing and Recruiting firm that services Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We have Temporary, Long-Term Temporary, Temp-Hire and Direct Placement job opportunity arrangements in Light Industrial, Logistics, Electronics, Engineering, and Accounting, just to name a few. We offer health insurance, 401k, and referral bonuses. Our friendly recruiters can assist with resumes and interview coaching if needed. We get new job opportunities every day. So check us out and let Wicked work for you!

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