Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Forklift Operator/Material Handler – 2nd & 3rd Shift – Hendersonville - Up $19.00/hr.
PrideStaff is recruiting for a Forklift Operator/Material Handler for 2nd Shift and3rdShift for a manufacturing company located in Hendersonville.
Job Summary: Responsible for staging and returning raw material ingredients for all production lines with the use of a forklift while utilizing our inventory control system. Staging ingredients based on company needs and assisting with organizing and maintaining existing inventory.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Printing and reviewing the current production schedule, reviewing the FEFO report, using QAD for ingredient information along with printing batch sheets and Pro-Guides.
• Use RF Scanner system to ensure all containers are scanned to the current physical location of the container.
• Complete batch sheets (calculating and recording brix, acid, color, and country of origin of the staged ingredients on the batch sheet).
• Ensure ingredient rotation is occurring, staging the oldest first. Use the FEFO report to assist in rotation and report any discrepancies related to items not located or in incorrect location(s).
• Utilize forklifts or other handling equipment to move materials to and from the coolers/freezer locations to the blending area.
• Planning ahead and pulling the correct amount of various ingredient items for the blending department.
• Turnover information will be emailed and sent to the next shift/stager and blending department.
• Utilize floor scrubbers for cleaning coolers and freezers on a weekly basis or as needed.
• Organizing and cleaning coolers and freezers. Cleanliness must be maintained for containers at all times and pallets must be in good repair. Spills will need to be cleaned as soon as possible.
• Accountable for food safety, food quality, and regulatory requirements for their position.
• Encouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues.
• Adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Detailed oriented and multi-tasker
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience in the food/beverage industry (a plus)
• Previous experience in Manufacturing or production environment (a plus)
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven organizational skills

What's In It For You?

• High School Diploma or GED is REQUIRED
• Temp to Hire positions, benefits upon conversion
• Room for growth
• After conversion, company gives raises to keep up with cost of living, as well as performance based incentives
• Employee Recognition
• Paid Weekly

Hours of Work: 2nd Shift - 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm and 3rd Shift – 10:00 pm to 6:30 am