Forklift Operator in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota at Central United Cooperative

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position will assist the production team in the manufacturing of lawn fertilizer and ice melt products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Labeling, sticker application and packaging preparation
• Handling packaging materials and finished product
• Drive forklift to move product around the production area and warehouses
• Maximizing warehouse space regarding finished product, packaging and raw materials
• Load outbound trucks accurately, safely and efficiently, signing load sheet when complete
• Unload inbound trucks and railcars accurately and efficiently, meeting all unload deadlines and delivering all BOL paperwork to the production foreman
• Operation of manual production lines
• Operation of loader to fill ingredient hoppers or transfer from hoop shed storage
• Identify and report any product quality or equipment issues to supervisor
• General housekeeping of equipment, production areas and warehouses as directed
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and make safety a priority in completing work tasks. Paying particular attention to forklift operations, seatbelt use and LOTO – lock out tag out procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by production foreman and other managerial staff

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Be an insurable driver
• Must be able to operate forklifts, loaders and conveyors
• Must be available to work extended hours seasonally or as needed
• Be self-motivated in completing work tasks and have the willingness to assist teammates in their work to gain efficiencies and meet production deadlines
• Must attend all required safety and educational training
• Be energetic, detailed oriented, able to adhere to deadlines in a timely manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to climb ladders, rail cars, stairs, and bins
• May also be required to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to work in an environment with dust and raw materials used in production of fertilizer and ice melt products
• Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position