Forklift Operator

King Brands, a nationally renowned organic and kosher juice distributor focused on quality, innovation and customer service is seeking a Forklift Operator for it’s growing facility in Fort Myers, Florida.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
• Use proprietary inventory management system.
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required.
• Maintains proficiency in computerized systems and other technologies as required.
• Use computer and/or RF scanner to check on status, availability and location of product.
• Notify inventory control about shortages or overages in inventory.
• Load delivery trucks as needed.
• Identifying workplace safety hazards.
• Adhering to safety management standards.
• Operating and managing technical equipment.
• Inspecting the forklift before initial use.
• Following safe driving guidelines to and from locations in the facility.

Education/Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Forklift certification in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanners.
• Good physical condition.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Good organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.