Blending Forklift Operator

Job Description For: BLENDING FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Division/Department: Production

Location: Grandview, WA

Job Title: Blending Fork Lift Operator

Reports To: Blending Lead/ Processing Manager

• Salary/Wage- Refer to Job Classification Wage Detail
• Type of Position: Full-Time
• Hours: 40+/week: Hourly
• Competitive benefit package
• Annual wage review based on individual performance.
• Company sponsored bonus package dependent upon individual & company performance.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The blending fork lift operator operates production equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Produce food products meeting all federal, state and customer requirements, regulations, and specifications. Follows established company policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Displays a positive attitude in a team environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Ability to standardize product
• Good communication skills
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, CIP and COP procedures
• Ability to work safely around equipment
• Follow company policies and procedures

• Initiative to learn and cross train on other equipment
• Computer experience a plus
• Ability to work different shifts will be required for this position
• Is familiar with HACCP & Regulatory requirements
• Follow detail instructions & recipes/formulas to produce an end product with little or no supervision

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

• Ability to conduct line changeovers to meet daily production requirements

• Ability to perform all essential duties of the packaging/blending operations
• Must be forklift certified
• Must be able to stack drummed pallets 4 high
• Must be able to multitask
• Must have successfully completed probationary period

• Individual must have a good attendance record

WORK EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the ingredient, beverage or food processing industry
• Equipment operating experience
• Good reading, writing and verbal skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Forklift certified

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees are subject to pre-employment drug testing.