Forklift

Forklift

Hourly Production

Waco, Texas

Description

JOB TITLE : OUTSIDE FORKLIFT/OFFAL OPERATOR   JOB KEY: #   EEO/AAP: 7/70   FLSA STATUS: HOURLY   DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION   AREA OF USE: WACO PREPARED FOODS FACILITY ( Waco, Texas)   SUMMARY Absence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production.  The primary responsibility of this position is to unload and store received dry goods until needed in the plant for production.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSI BILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned as production demands may require.   Unload materials from incoming vans and stack them to assigned places as needed . Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular inspections . Remove trash/offal from facility in timely manner and place in proper receptacles . Utilize offal auger system to ensure timely offal removal. Ensure offal area is maintained in an orderly manner. Comply with company policies and legal guidelines . Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the faci lity and grounds . Store goods in designated area . Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by management or supervisor.   NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS   QUALIFICATIONS : T o pe rform this job successfully, an individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Strong math skills and basic computer skills required.   Experience with scissor lift preferred.     LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: The employee must complete PIT training .  Forklift certification. Scissor - lift certification.   TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/METHODS: All employees are required to attend employee and safety orientation prior to performing the above duties.  Once the employee completes this training they will be assigned to a Supervisor who will further orient the employee to the workplace, introduce him/her to employees and other supervision, demonstrate work assignment and explain ingress and egress procedures to and from work station.  A training buddy may be assigned to new employees for a period to assist in further training and indoctrination.   TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES: Those responsible for training and indoctrination may include:   personnel representatives, safety director, supervisors, and lead workers.   METHOD OF TRACKING EMPLOYEE PROGRESS: The supervisor is accountable for tracking employee progress and performance.   EXIT TRAINING FOR MEASURING TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS: A specific probationary period is assigned to all employees hired to evaluate employee effectiveness and performance.  At the end of this period the supervisor will evaluate the job performance of each new employee utilizing current forms and procedures in effect at that time.  The employee will be rated and evaluated on essential work duties listed above as well as attendance, tardiness, interaction with co-workers and management, attitudes and work actions.  Unacceptable performance of duties and disciplinary actions will be documented on corrective action reports and appropriate personnel records.  Absent any negative actions, the employee may be eligible for a wage increase according to the wage and salary policies in effect at that time.   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.  Reasonable