Job Information
Transylvania Vocational Services Production Forklift Operator in Brevard, North Carolina
We are currently hiring for B and C shift forklift operators.
Shift B - Monday -Thursday 6:00pm-6:00am. This shift provides a $4.00 shift differential.
Shift C - Friday - Sunday 6:00am-6:00pm. This shift provides a $4.00 shift differential.
OBJECTIVE: To work productively and according to current procedures, instructions, and quality standards in assigned contract area.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Operate forklift or other hand truck or battery powered lifting apparatus
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
Transport raw materials to production workstations
Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs
Keep updated records of production sheet and new material tags
Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
Performs production tasks, efficiently, in assigned contract areas including, but not limited to, palletizing and depalletizing, case packing, blending, bag hook up, rework, sanitation tasks, inspections, and hand assembly.
Ability to maintain speed or pace depending on production needs
Maintain compliance with GMP’s and hygiene standards
Ability to comprehend instructions, verbal and written, and accept feedback.
Ability to work in multiple production areas, as assigned
Follow safety policies, procedures, and practices
Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
Effectively communicate production needs, such as material requests, quality defects, foreign material, or food safety issues to appropriate peers and/or area supervisor.
Ability to stand for an entire shift, lift, twist, bend, stoop, push, and carry up to 15 pounds.
Posses visual acuity to assess quality standards and material integrity
Some production tasks may require the ability to lift and carry 60 pounds, work at heights above ground level, perform functions that require manual dexterity, ability to read, write, and posses basic math skills, comprehension of weights and weight calculations, percentages, number sequences, and distinguish between color codes
Abide by the guidelines set forth in the TVS’ employee handbook.
Ability to keep work area clean and organized
Ability to work with minimum supervision
This job description outlines major duties and responsibilities assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. Employees are expected to be flexible in their scheduled hours and job assignments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Satisfactory completion of Vocational Rehabilitation Program , High School diploma/GED, comparable work experience, or at the discretion of a qualified TVS representative
2+ years' experience operating powered forklifts
Completion of Forklift operation training
Department
Production
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Mid-level
Compensation
$16.50