Seasonal Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are currently seeking Seasonal Forklift Operators to join our team in our Denver, Colorado bottling facility.
Pay:  $24.00 / hour
6 – 8 % shift differential paid for applicable hours worked 
Schedule: 2:00 pm start until work completion, Monday through Friday (w / rotating weekends)

Benefits: If converted to a full-time position, we offer competitive pay, medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, and more!

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customers
• Complete pre -trip inspections and maintain energy source for lift
• Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on palletizing equipment
• Conduct hourly quality checks and inspect full goods and pallets or other raw materials as needed
• Complete and maintain quality, inventory and preventative maintenance documentation
• Use scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility
• Work as a team with other forklift drivers to prevent line stoppages and improve operations
• Maintain work area in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Monitor and track equipment downtime, equipment output and other key metrics
• Meet or exceed performance goals, including pallets/labor hour, line loading and truck turn time
• Interact with production and warehouse team members, quality control and maintenance to maximize output and efficiency
• Cross train to perform other lift and off lift activities as required
• Provide vacation coverage to team members
• Take care of our products through proper handling and storage  
• Maintain accurate inventories for all the orders you execute 
• Maintain excellent housekeeping

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Two or more years prior forklift experience with a solid safety record, ideally in a fast paced forklift environment
• Prior exposure to manufacturing desired, preferably the food or beverage industry with knowledge of GMPs
• Solid computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and the use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and business management software, SAP preferred
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast pace forklift environment
• Ability to work independently or with a team with solid communication skills
• Solid problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to move/lift 50 lbs various times over a 12 hour shift, basic math and reading skills
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 business operating through most weekends and holidays
• Willingness and ability to working a warehouse with minimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hold and cold)
• Willing to work overtime as needed (including weekends)