Warehouse Forklift Operator

Location: Visalia 12310 Avenue 368 | Visalia | CA | 93291 Hourly Rate: $23.
49 (Overtime and weekends may be required) Shift: Flex Shift Job Summary Performs duties related to shipping/receiving and material transfer.
Operates forklift to stack and retrieve supplies and materials.
Responsibilities also include documenting and maintaining inventory and ensuring production area organization and cleanliness.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
What you will do in this role Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees.
All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately.
All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
Operate a forklift to move material in storage or production areas as directed by the warehouse lead person or manager.
Load/ unload trucks or ocean containers.
Complete paperwork associated with material movement.
Perform physical inventories as required.
Follow all safety rules and practices including the wearing of all essential personal protective equipment.
Follow all personal hygiene and food safety practices.
Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality, and a conscientious attitude at all times.
Act professionally toward customers, vendors, and other visitors to the plant.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
What You will Bring to this Role Basic computer skills such as the ability to operate a computer touch screen.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, speak and write English.
Possess a valid forklift license or the ability to obtain one This position requires a forklift operator who can stack heavy pallet loads approx.
25 feet high without the benefit of a rack system.
Pallets will be stacked in a cold storage environment with minimal space between rows.
Driver must be able to maneuver in tight spaces and at heights of approximately twenty-five (25) feet.
Minimum one (1) year of experience driving a forklift in a warehouse or cold storage environment that does not use racks.
The Physical Requirements of this role The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure is a must.
Must be able to lift forty (40) pounds.
Must be able to climb stairs and stand for the duration of the work day.
Must be able to work in a cold storage environment.
This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.
It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.