Forklift Operator

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! Job Description:   Forklift Operators are responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load, and unload material and move them to and from storage areas, loading docks, into trucks or storage area. Position Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm Responsibilities: Obtain copies of picking list, and warehouse schedule, pick and stage products in designated areas. Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift Loading and unloading of inbound and outbound shipments, verifying correct quantities received and shipped while ensuring product/material are inspected for quality. Stacking goods in designated locations following the inventory control instructions. Stacking of empty pallets Maintain forklift equipment by recharging, cleaning, oiling and other necessary checks to ensure the equipment is clean, and in operational condition. Maintain daily check log Report damages and inventory discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor Conduct daily/weekly cycle counts as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work environment Experience, Skills and Education: Hi-lo Experience Required Able to stand for 8 hours, comfortable with working on your feet. Able to lift 50lbs Flexible in a fast-paced environment Attention to detail is a must Strong and efficient work ethic Ability to learn quickly and retain new information Warehouse/Production experience - preferred Compensation: $18.00 per hour Benefits: Paid time off: Holidays, Sick and Vacation Health Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Discount Perk Program Work Life Balance Employee Assistance Program Equal Employment Opportunity: B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf .