Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday

Job Type Full-time Description Job Title: Forklift Operator Department: Operations Reports To: Distribution Manager Position Type: Full Time Shift/Schedule: 1st Shift - 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday thru Friday with O/T Salary: $18.00 per hour Purpose of PositionUse of power equipment to load and unload product. Safely move, locate, relocate, stack and count product. Values and Business Practices - Customer First – We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude - We treat everybody with respect and dignity - We operate with high business ethics - We are a good corporate citizen - We value our professional relationships - We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture” - We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities Company ExpectationsOur expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success. Flexibility Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task). Reliability Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points. Attitude Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others. Willingness to learn Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change. Initiative Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings. Display pride in your work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of our operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc… Promote tea