Forklift Operator /Expeditor

Job description

We are a leading manufacturer of premium, ready-to-eat link sausages and hot dogs. The company was founded in 2004 by four brothers, Chris, Joe, Mark, and Pete Salm. They partnered their individual talents together to create our organization, using the “partnership” concept as the cornerstone for our success. Since then, we have expanded and have two production plants with over 1,000 partners in Denmark, WI. In 2023, Johnsonville purchased Salm Partners to help grow not only its own ready-to-eat sausage business, but the ready-to-eat sausage category as a whole. The combination of the country’s most trusted retail sausage brand (Johnsonville) with the industry leading manufacturer (Salm Partners) has created a world class organization. We are committed to growth as a company and to our partners! Apply today and discover your opportunity to grow with us. Position Overview 1st Shift 6AM - 2PM; Monday - Friday; Saturdays as needed 2nd Shift 2PM - 10PM; Monday - Friday; Saturdays as needed 3rd Shift - 10PM - 6AM; Sunday - Thursday; Fridays as needed 2-2-3 Schedule 6AM - 6PM or 6PM - 6AM Performs all activities related to the shipping and receiving material handling functions for the company, providing supplies and raw material to the production line, loading finished product onto trucks for shipments and unloading incoming raw material and supplies, completing inspections, paperwork, and maintaining accurate inventory records in compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements. Responsibilities Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies. Conduct a daily walk-through of the production areas, taking a visual inventory to determine supply needs, including boxes, salt, film, labels, pallets, tear sheets, collagen, etc. Complete appropriate documentation on the Product Transfer Log for all refrigerated/edible raw material and finished goods. Receive inbound blend shipments, entering vat label date, time, license number, lot number, gross and net tare weight, and vat temperature information into the Blend Receiving Log. Receive inbound blend shipments; unload trucks and deliver product to the appropriate locations. Complete Raw Material Inspections of all inbound shipments. Check received items to verify the correct product and numbers were delivered, and were received undamaged; enter product information, date and quantity, batch number information, etc. from packing slip onto the Receiving Log as necessary. Confirm exceptions and unusual deliveries; track the order back to the originator internally to verify. Load trucks properly for shipment of finished product per the Bill of Lading, determining what to ship and monitoring the code dates, item dates, number of full and partial pallets. Ensure the correct paperwork is completed and accompanies each shipment. Stage product for the production lines and blenders as needed. Operate the baler to compact corrugated cardboard for recycling. Monitor the recycling gaylords for pick up. Transfer finished goods from the Final Pack to cooler. Consolidate all #2 product at the warehouse. Conduct physical inventory of the warehouse; complete and submit the appropriate paperwork. Verify forklift equipment is in good operating condition prior to operating at the start of the shift; follows all established forklift safety procedures. Perform sanitation duties that include the following: sweep the palletizing and shipping coolers; clean walls, door frames, and support beams as time allows; mop and straighten both coolers; vacuum behind the forklift bump guards along racking; and clean vats as needed. Perform all weekly sanitation duties. Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as required. Assists with rework activities as needed. Provide backup assistance in Palletizing and production as needed. Perform all other duties as assigned by the facilitator. Education Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency is normally required. Experience Previous forklift experience is required. Previous material handling, shipping and/or receiving experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred. Skills Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as packing slips, bills of material, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Basic computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook Previous experience with Sage financial software or related integrated ERP manufacturing software systems is strongly preferred Must have accurate basic math skills Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form. Other Requirements Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and caustic chemicals. Frequent exposure to temperatures ranging from 35° F to 100° F, loud and slippery conditions in the various production work areas. Partners are required personal protection equipment (PPE) at all times on the production floor. While performing the duties of this job, the partner is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit and talk or hear. The partner is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms, with repetitive motions of hands, arms and shoulders. The partner must regularly lift up to 40# and periodically lift and/or move up to 50 #. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision and depth perception. Benefits and Compensation Full-time Partners at Salm have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their well-being and future. This includes a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an optional Health Savings Account (HSA). Salm also provides company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies. Full-time Partners enjoy paid time off (PTO) and the opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and position. Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Salm Partners is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.