Job Summary: Supervise forklift operators in the daily routine of loading trucks neatly and to the customer’s complete satisfaction.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must comply and support all applicable GMPs, Site Security, and Food Packaging Defense requirements that are referenced in the facilities GFSI food packaging safety program. Other duties as assigned by any member of management. Attend daily scheduling meeting and assist the plant scheduler in meeting our customers’ requirements. Prepare work orders for and coordinate repairs of forklifts, dock plates, and dock doors. Coordinate the delivery of the customer orders with sales. Work with sales on receiving and transporting orders. Keep management informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department. Enforce corrective action procedures when applicable and conduct meetings with the violating employees and union representatives. Conduct weekly production/safety meetings with departmental personnel. Adhere to daily production schedule. Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals. Communicate with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes. Improve career skills by enrolling yourself in seminars, technical courses, and related college courses, with approval of your manager. Establish high morale within department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality. Develop strong rapport with freight company and coordinate daily activities.

 

These responsibilities and duties are not intended to be all-inclusive.  Responsibilities may be added or deleted as necessary.

 

Education/Experience:

 

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years’ experience as a forklift operator and/or truck driver. One year shipping experience. Preferred qualifications: College and/or related technical experience. One-year supervisory experience as a proven manager of at least five. 3-4 years’ experience in the corrugated box industry. Bachelor's degree or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

 

Work Environment:

Regular work near moving mechanical parts. Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and temperature variations Noise level is moderate to high. Bump caps, ear protection, eye protection, and safety shoes are required.

 

Benefits Eligibility starts Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Company 401k matching up to 6% - vested on day 1 of eligibility

Vacation: 2 weeks (prorated based on time of hire)

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform normal job functions:

 

While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  An individual frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  An individual must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.