• Job Description

  Req#: 04172

  Work Shift:

  Swing

  Pay Type:

  Hourly

  Hourly Rate (if applicable):

  $26.95

  Targeted Exempt Salary Range (if applicable):

  N/A

  JOB OVERVIEW:

  Transport Materials to various locations; loading and unloading of trucks.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    • Operation of gas or electric powered forklift in Cold Storages or Distribution Center or A Street warehouse.

    • Accountable for recording and tracking of all inventory transactions associated with palletized product movement, product identification, and quantity adjustments.

    • Relocating and stacking as well as Loading and unloading vehicles with palletized material in various container sizes and weights.

    • May perform high stacking of palletized material in congested and busy environments.

    • Expected to perform job duties with a high degree of speed, accuracy, and safety. Required to perform safety inspections of forklift on a routine only basis.

    • Required to have knowledge of barcode system and inventory transactions. Load materials on moving track. Pull orders for production.

    • Unloading incoming material, print tags for inventory.

    • Must be able to track all inventory transactions to the lot level. Identify best store locations, adhere to, and maintain a high degree of inventory accuracy.

    • Cycle count inventory on weekly basis. Must have basic computer skills, restock materials. Must use strapping gun regularly.

    • Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

    MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

    Minimum level of education required .

    • High School Diploma or GED

    Minimum number of year ( s ) of experience required in addition to education plus type (s) of functional experience.

    • One year of prior forklift driver experience

    Other r equired type(s) of functional experience ( e.g., Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.)

    • Requires the ability to identify problems and assist in problem solving . Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations, shipping instructions, quality control sheets, sample requisitions, and schedules .

    • Proficient PC knowledge and skills are a must .

    • Ability to lift and carry up to 75lbs.

    • Basic math skills are required .

    Total m inimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable)

    • N/A

    Other job r equirements ( e.g., certifications/licenses, CPG experience , work overtime/weekends, etc. )

    • Must maintain a valid California Driver’s License and Department of Motor Vehicles record .

    PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.)

    • Prior forklift driver in a warehouse environment.

    • OSHA Forklift Operator certificate.

    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.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to communicate with others and regularly climb stairs. On shift employee is constantly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking, and lifting less than 10 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day .

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Position may require employee to work around loud energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials for extended periods of time. Exposure to adverse conditions can be, but are not limited to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, herbal aromas, airborne particles, grease, and chemical

  
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  In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE .

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  Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

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