Forklift Operator - Shipping (Unloader)

There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Forklift operators move our product - whether loading or unloading it for transportation, wrapping it for shipment, or moving it around the facility. They must be safety-minded and pay close attention to detail.

• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift and perform required daily inspection
• Read and understand Bills of Lading and pick sheets
• Load and unload products to/from semi-trucks
• Filling out scale tickets, ensuring that load and ticket match
• Ensure that the correct trailer is in the door for the scheduled load
• Ensure tags match the paperwork and product listed
• Arrange the warehouse by moving products to make room for incoming loads
• Ensuring the number of totes unloaded matches the recorded amount
• Printing required to pick tickers and assign orders to be pulled for shipment; ensure correct loading of trucks through proper weight distribution
• Check product to be shipped for accuracy per customer orders
• Maintain clean and organized isles and rack storage, consolidate partial pallets when needed
• Coordinate with the Shipping Supervisor regarding product rotation and space allocation. Ensure first in, first out (FIFO) stock rotation is followed
• Performing periodic quality control checks to ensure the product is staged and shipped according to customer requirements
• Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shipping Supervisor, Lead, or Plant Manager.

EXTRAS Employee-owned Advancement Opportunities Weekly pay Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts 401(k) with employer match Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans Tuition assistance program Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)