Forklift Operator
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.
AAK Foodservice - Hillside, NJ
465 Hillside Ave.
Hillside, NJ 07025
About the role
The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating an electric poweredindustrial forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, push, pull, tier, andcount product and materials. The operator is accountable for the safe andefficient operations of the vehicle in a manner that meets AAK Foodservicestandards for quality, productivity, and accuracy.
Responsibilities
Must follow GMP's, safety guidelines, wear PPE and adhere to all safety rules.
Processing and assisting with all inbound and/or outbound stocking, picking, and packing as required by the production schedule, as well as performing additional warehouse functions
Responsible for ensuring inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage and reporting on any and all quality variances
Candidate must be able to accurately pick, pull, and prepare required products from the warehouse for shipment to meet shipping cutoff times and processing orders according to all regulatory standards
Assisting with inventory accuracy on work floor by cross checking products and informing management of any discrepancies and supplying materials to production lines as needed
Performs stock alignments as necessary to improve inventory performance and accuracy
Efficiently moving product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars of trailers
Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained
Follow all GMP, safety, company policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all OSHA compliance guidelines
Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
Daily inspection of trucks and completion of operational checklists
Responsible for recharging batteries
Utilize RF scanners for Shipping and Receiving
About you
Toperform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative ofthe minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.A minimum 2+ years of related experience and/or training in a food manufacturing/foodservice environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Experience operating in a fast paced, ready-to-eat food facility a plus
Requires understanding of basic arithmetic in all units of measure to perform standard operating procedures
Ability to read, comprehend, write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Effective memory skills
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to follow instructions
Strong multi-tasking skills and greatattention to detail with follow through
Ability to work well under pressure
Should be honest, respectful, andtrustworthy
In return AAK offer
Health and welfare insurance benefits effective ondate of hire including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
After 90 days of employment, you will be eligible to contribute to the 401(k)Plan with up to a 4½% AAK matching contribution. Matching contribution isimmediately vested.
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malm, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAKprohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.