Forklift Operator

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Job Title: Forklift Operator
Location: Gillett, WI, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Seneca Foods Corporation
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Food & Beverage Products and Processing
Career Type: General
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libbys, Aunt Nellies, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

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Position Summary
Scan tickets and properly complete paperwork; Wrap pallets of Brite for outgoing trucks; Housekeeping and keeping work area neat and organized; Conducting daily forklift checks; Load and unload trailers of Brite and empty cans; Stacking 5 high in warehouse; Hauling Brite loads to the wrapping line.

Essential Functions

Scan productiontickets to help maintain inventory accuracy
Attach proper tickets to maintain inventory accuracy
Stack and un-stack Brite pallets
Relieve other department drivers for breaks
Maintain forklift as required
Operate forklift safely at all times
Complete daily forklift check list
Other duties as assigned
Must be available to work overtime

Competencies and Certifications Required

Good communication skills
Trained and knowledgeable in the use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
Must have forklift experience
Work well with others or independently

Physical Demands of Job
The employee must be able to perform the physical demands listed below to perform this specific job functions:

Frequent standing and walking
Occasional climbing, bending, stooping, and twisting
Occasional lifting and/or pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
Occasional pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds

Work Environment
The work environments listed here are representative of those that may be encountered by employee while performing the functions of this job:

Wet or humid conditions
Extreme temperatures
Fast paced environment

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or call 585-495-4100.

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Job Post Date: 06/17/24