Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

Company: Crescent
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

Position SummaryCrescent Forklift Operators are responsible to move the necessary materials throughout the warehouse in an effective, efficient, and very safe manner.Forklift Operators are responsible to provide the necessary logistics services to our internal and external customers. The FLO's processes will operate as outlined in the Crescent Way- 3 P's:PurposeProcessPeopleWhile building on our culture of:Doing it RightDoing it SafeDoing it WellEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSafetyRead, understand, and follow the Doing it Safe PlaybookUnderstands and complies with all safety requirementsDo not walk by any unsafe act or behaviorMaintain a clean and organized warehouseComplete forklift inspection and trailer inspection forms accurately and according to procedureOperate forklift in a safe manner in trailer, warehouse, production floor, and around other workers.PeopleMotivated member of the Crescent teamAbility to work and complete individually assigned tasksWork well in high paced environmentWork closely with other FLO's, Line Leads, Shipping and Receiving, and Supervisors to complete tasks on time, resolve issues, and continuously improveAbility to learn tasks, layout, and customer requirements quicklyAbility to operate warehouse management systemProductivityOperate forklift efficiently to maximize productive timeCommunicate with Production to prioritize, pull, and stage inventory accurately and according to procedure to ensure efficient line operationEfficiently load and unload trailers to maintain turnaround times for each dock appointmentCommunicate with lead and supervisor to maintain good workflow for assigned tasksConsistently reach pallets per hour productivity standardQualityLoad trucks according to Crescent and Customer requirements with consideration for weight, balance, and load securityReport all safety, quality, near misses, accidents, mistakes, and product damages accurately and according to proceduresAbility to accurately verify and count items to be picked, staged, or loadedEnsure the integrity of lot code is maintained through every product movement processMaintain customer or inventory separation when requiredCustomer ValueHandle customer owned product with care and protect their brandWork efficiently to provide on time delivery for each customer requestIdentify and be a part of continuous improvement effortsFinancialProvide ideas to continually improve productivity, GMP's, and RSWContinually seek out means to remove sources of waste throughout the warehouseLook for ways to increase sustainabilityCultural CompetenciesDo It RightDoing what is right for our customers, doing what is right for our company and doing what is right for our People. Continually improving the quality of our product and services. Monitoring and measuring every key ingredient which could negatively impact our quality. Doing it Right ensures we will always be a Premier Service Provider.Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunitiesAccept and embrace changeDo It SafeProviding a safe environment and supporting our people to reach their highest potential. A safe environment where all forms of risk are assessed and controlled. A safe environment open to new ideas, where our people's opinions and overall well-being count. A diverse environment where everyone fits and can be successful.Able to adhere to safety and GMP requirementsPatient and aware of surroundingsDo It WellOptimizing all our resources to efficiently and effectively perform all tasks well. Our overall productivity as a company is a reflection of the thousands of activities performed well each and every day by everyone. At Crescent, our ability to Do it Well is a real source of pride valued by our customers.Able communicator- clearly communicate with peers and supervisorsAble to follow policy and proceduresResilient-able to deal with the unexpectedWork Environment / Physical DemandsFast paced environment, requiring FLO's to follow specific guidelines and instructions to meet a set productivity goal. The ability to establish repetitious routines, and be flexible to the flow of the business.Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arm's length, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouchAbility to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsPossess the necessary level of hand / eye coordination to safely operate industrial equipmentKnowledge, Skills, & CapabilityThe ability to read instructions and perform simple mathConfident and able to both make decision and ask for supportThe ability to communicate and balance talking with listeningBeing self-motivated and motived by achieving set targets while continually seeking out opportunities to eliminate waste. Ability to accept and embrace changeDetermining how information fits together and how the information relates to the task at handThe ability to break a problem down into steps and produce a logical timely solutionThe ability to manage one's time effectively, schedule and prioritize tasks in accordance with the demands of the daySystems UsagePack ManagerSAPPerformance Metrics and TrendsMoves per hourIncidents and accidentsParticipate in Safety ObservationsPack-Manager Data EntryAbsenteeismOntime/ timelyQualificationsEducation & Experience:High school diploma and 2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experienceAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to communicate effectively through oral and written communicationsPreferred Qualifications:Regulatory GMP manufacturing experienceLean manufacturing and continual process improvement experienceWe will absolutely know the FLO is successful if they can:Operate safe risk-free industrial equipmentAchieve all Productivity and Quality targetsMaintain an organized warehouse#zr

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