Bolthouse Farms is seeking a Lift Truck Operator in the Hodgkins, IL.

• This position will report to the: Assistant Manager
• Travel Requirement: None
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Category: Full time - regular
• Location: Hodgkins, IL
• Pay Range: $21.00 - $27.50

*This is an evergreen posting, as soon as we have an opening we will review and select candidates. *

INGENUITY GROWS GOOD.

Guided by its purpose — Ingenuity Grows Good — Bolthouse Farms is recognized as a leader in growing, manufacturing, and distributing high quality, nutrient dense branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and headquartered in Bakersfield, California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. and manufactures the No. 1 premium refrigerated branded beverage in U.S. retail. Bolthouse Farms is made up of farm and food fanatics who work every day to serve Our Land, Our People, and All People. Visit Bolthouse Farms or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to learn more.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Lift Truck Operator II (LTO II) operates electrically powered stand-up, sit-down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, move, or place in racks, products/materials in the cold storage. The ideal candidate will move materials in the warehouse, CPG, Natural Ingredients, and load/ unload truck trailers or shipping containers.

JOB DUTIES:

• Conducts daily inspections on assigned equipment which may include but not be limited to stand-up, sit-down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment.
• Consistently uses a radio frequency scan gun which is connected to computer (VMU) on lift that directs, identifies and tracks materials as it is moved.
• Responsible for physically rotating materials to ensure proper aging.
• Utilizes Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to relocate materials to the proper department for utilization.
• Will unload, transport, and store all incoming materials/finished goods using WMS.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to operate various lift trucks, and be able to obtain current forklift, MHE certificates
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have excellent attendance record.

• Ability to read and interpret safety, operating, and maintenance documents
• Ability to accurately write routine reports and simple correspondence
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Pro-active mindset with the ability to apply common sense and good judgment under minimal supervision
• Must be able to work as a team and follow instructions
• Confident learning and using the equipment and tools used to perform the job
• Possess basic mathematical skills (such as adding and subtracting)
• Ability to maintain all productivity standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Has the ability to successfully operate equipment
• Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience using a warehouse management system which includes RF scan guns, VMU units, and handheld RF units
• Knowledge of Red Prairie and WMS, preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Exposure to cold temperature (34 degrees to sub-zero temperatures)
• Must be able to lift up to 50-55 pounds consistently.

During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that certain “non-essential worker” personnel may at times store consumer-facing materials (including, but not limited to, EADs, coupons, promotional materials, etc.) offsite from Company locations, such as at associates’ homes or in vehicles. All such consumer-facing materials must be maintained in a smoke-free and secure workplace environment.

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

Note: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.