This position operates high reach standup forklift, pallet jack and electric hand truck equipment to collect or deliver materials, parts or products in or between departments, buildings and trucks.

The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure material movement in the facility is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participates in Continuous Improvement Process;
• Follows all Quality policies & procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s);
• Follows all Safety policies & procedures and participates in monthly observations;

Competencies

Job Knowledge

Quality of work

Job Safety

Cost Control

Teamwork & Leadership

Inclusion & Communication

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an environment with the following conditions;

Exposure to hot or cold Climate continuously

Exposure to chemical occasionally

Exposure to noise and vibration continuously

Exposure to wet and humid conditions occasionally

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Stand - continuously

Stoop/Bend – continuously

Squat – frequently

Crawl – occasionally

Climb Stairs or ladders, occasionally

Reach – chest level, above or below - continuously

Push - 70 lbs frequently

Pull - 70 lbs frequently

Lift/carry- 70 lbs frequently

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required at times. Vacation coverage as needed.

Travel

None is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English
2. Forklift Certification
3. Stand up reach truck experience

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Clean driving record
2. 1 year of relevant experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job
3. Experience working in a food manufacturing environment or refrigerated warehouse
4. Effective written and verbal communication skills
5. HS diploma/GED or commensurate experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None is required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Eligible to work in USA.

Food Safety and Product Quality

This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department.

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.