Forklift Operator

Wawona Frozen Foods

  • Clovis, CA
  • $18.00-22.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
WAWONA FROZEN FOODSABOUT THIS COMPANYWe pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.ABOUT THIS ROLEThe role of a forklift operator with Wawona Frozen Foods provides a wide range of activities including moving product, dumping product, stacking product, moving or transporting product with pallet jacks, dumping product to production process, finished product weight testing, putting finished product in finished boxes, assisting operators, batchers or other employees. Operate propane and electric powered forklift industrial trucks in an efficient and safe manner while transporting product, supplies, pallets and other parts or equipment. The individual will be required to work in a team-based environment by working well with multiple departments such as attending to production needs, ensuring inventory control is being properly managed and working within all warehousing guidelines and parameters. The individual in this role must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in a similar role and demonstrate advanced driving experience.DUTIES INCLUDE
  • Extensive knowledge with sit-down electric and propane forklifts
  • Use and operate double fork lifts.
  • Push, pull, tier, stack, move pallets of product, equipment, or materials.
  • Willingness to be trained in shipping, receiving, take-offs, palletizing, and shuttling.
  • Move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
  • Position forks under loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials
  • Transport, load, and unload in designated areas, in trailers, or trucks
  • Inspect trailers prior to loading and unloading product.
  • Stack product in accordance to finished product specifications.
  • Report any major or unusual issues to lead or supervisor.
  • Work safely in accordance to finished product specifications.
  • Conduct daily safety inspections are being conducted on forklift prior to using.
  • Accountable for supplying product to job function in a timely manner, such as sufficient product to production or sufficient product to load up a truck on the dock.
  • Wear all the required personal protective equipment including seat belt while on lift.
  • Understand available inventory, inventory reports and variances.
  • Pedestrian environmental awareness to avoid any type of accident that could occur.
  • Understand and follow all color-coding rules as stated in procedure for utensils, containers and other equipment.
  • Use RF handheld for inventory purposes.
  • Complete necessary paperwork or documentation associated with the role.
  • Effectively and efficiently communicate issues or hazards to supervisor.
  • Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
  • Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
  • Follow all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
  • Maintains a good attendance record to ensure that there is no interruption to production or services to our customers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience working as a forklift operator.
  • Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and recognize similarities and differences.
  • Ability to perform operations while maintaining a high level of safety, wearing proper personal protection equipment, and maintaining safe driving and operation of equipment standards.
  • Ability to do continuous repetitive work.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent spatial awareness to identify issues with stacking, loading, unloading.
  • Strong common sense to operate equipment effectively around pallets, bins, and boxes.
  • Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills
  • A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
  • Self-motivated and self-starter
  • Ability to work with various employees and employee levels while building rapport and respect.
  • Ability to read, write, and understanding instructions in English.
  • Must be punctual and regular attendance is required.
  • Understand and follow all color-coding rules as stated in procedures.
LOCATION & SHIFT INFO
  • This position will work out of our Alluvial locations.
  • 2nd Shift (3:30pm - 12am); Monday - Friday
  • Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.
BENEFITS
  • Wawona Wednesday's, End of Season Appreciation Events, T-shirts and Hats, Employee of the Month
  • You'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact - while being your unique, authentic self at work.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY
  • We learn together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the training, resources, and tools to be successful. We invest in our people, we learn together, we take the time to train, and we grow together. We celebrate OUR people and want each employee to have a long career with Wawona Frozen Foods.
  • We focus on building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world-class service. Empowering each team member to make Wawona Frozen Foods better every day, come up with improvements and suggest suggestions, and help us be innovative. We are proud of our history and want to continue to leave a legacy.
  • Wawona Frozen Foods promotes a work environment that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and a culture of growth. We roll up our sleeves, we get dirty, we exemplify true grit, and we support each other because we truly care about our people.
  • We pride ourselves on having a diverse team matching our diverse product base. We have an inclusive culture where different professional and personal perspectives, ideas, and suggestions are respected and welcomed.
  • We pride ourselves on the fast-paced environment that our season creates, and we recognize that if it was not for our people working hard that we would not be as successful.
  • We strive to deliver the best fruit products available and to be a valued partner in every one of our customer's successes.
  • We take the time to build a relationship with our customers and make sure we are producing and delivering the best products specific to your needs.
PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
  • Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise and in cold temperatures.
  • Stand and walk, feel, reach with hands and arms. Ability to sit for long periods of time while operating forklift. Ability to climb, step, and balance.
  • Ability to talk or hear instructions, machinery, equipment, horns, and other vehicles.
  • A fast-paced environment that requires high attention to details and minimal down time.
  • Occasional lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as buckets of fruit, boxes, pails, etc. Lifting requirement: Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. independently.
  • Other duties as assigned requiring repetitive tasks, duties, or assignments such as sorting, packing, stacking, or cutting.
  • Work flexible/varying schedules to support the team, customers, and deadlines.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, ability to see all colors, and ability to practice behaviors to watch for pedestrians, vehicles, and other hazards required to maneuver forklifts around.
  • You will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and vibration. Exposure to smell of cleaning products and agents for the sanitation of equipment and machinery regularly.
  • Wear appropriate personal protection equipment and adhere to dress code as outlined for working in a food manufacturing facility.
  • Cannot be allergic to fruit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONApplicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, AND/OR VENDORSPlease note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.

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