Forklift Operator Lead

Summary:

This position is responsible for leading the forklift operations team with concentration on safety, inventory management, warehouse organization, product quality, and operational effectiveness of the facility. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as a member of the leadership team supporting all plant activities.  
• Lead the forklift team through completion of all assigned duties, holding team accountable for satisfactory completion of tasks and responsibilities.
• Interview, evaluate, and train future candidates and current employees.
• Oversees and executes safe transport of pallets of product to the infeed area, including loading of rollers per standard procedures.
• Oversees and executes pickup and staging of clean product from the outfeed area according to standard procedures.
• Oversees and executes loading and unloading of trailers according to IFCO and facility processes and procedures.
• Responsible for product organization both inside and outside of the physical facility, following IFCO guidelines for the safe storage of both dirty and clean product.
• Enforce safety policies and processes for all operators.
• Ensure equipment certification and recertification training is completed as required for all operators.
• Ensure all required expectations are being met or exceeded regarding quality, inventory management, product storage, machine operation, productivity, and safety.
• Follow best practices/Facility GMP's concerning shift/machine operation ensuring effective and productive performance in keeping with the highest standards expected by IFCO Systems for their customers.
• Support and assist in future duties/projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Required to possess OSHA-required forklift certification and to demonstrate safe operation of powered equipment as a prerequisite for the position.
• Required to maintain current driver’s license.
• At least 3 years of experience operating a sit-down propane forklift.
• At least 2 years of team leadership experience.
• Ability to work within a fast pace, high volume facility, operating and overseeing the proper use of powered equipment with the utmost of safety at all times.
• Willing to work any shift as assigned.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must have physical ability to lift/maneuver up to 50 lbs. of product and heavier loads with the assistance of powered equipment as required throughout the shift.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and policies as designated by IFCO, AIB, OSHA, and other governmental agencies.

IFCO offers a competitive benefits package with new hire medical/dental/vision benefits starting on the 61st day after hire, 401(k) match with immediate vesting, team environment with leadership growth opportunities.