JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION

Position Title: Forklift Operator

Type of Job Description: New Job Description

Position Type: Fulltime

Job Catalog Position Title:  Forklift Operator

FLSA Status: Hourly

Department: Shipping

Location: Columbia, MO

Business Unit: Principe Foods

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Years of Experience: 1 to 2 years Forklift experience

Number of employees Supervised: 0

Since 1945, Principe has combined its Italian heritage with true craftsmanship to deliver the best Italian meats and charcuterie in the world. To meet growing consumer demand for great-tasting, high-quality Italian meats and charcuterie, Principe Foods is opening a new facility, combining old world traditions with innovative recipes, and expanding the authentic artisan offerings of Principe in the United States.

Swift Prepared Foods, a division of JBS USA, the leading global supplier of diversified, high-quality food products, acquired Principe Foods in February 2022.  Swift was founded nearly 150 years ago by Gustavus Swift, a pioneer whose passion and innovative spirit transformed the meat industry.

Now it is your turn to join a company with the mission to use these 100-plus years of knowledge to be the BEST in all we do; completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers; a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders.  All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

JOB SUMMARY

Unload product and ensure all quantity and quality requirements are met, all paperwork matches, and all receiving requirements are met according to the receiving record.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Check and record receiving document.

Observe cleanliness of the truck.

Replace any defecting bar codes or labels.

Notify the supervisor of any damages, shortages, or discrepancies.

Properly slot product according to the Put Away function on the RF scan gun.

Knows and demonstrates 6S principles.

Puller/Stager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Able to operate a pallet jack and a forklift.

DECISION – MAKING AUTHORITY

N/A

BUDGETARY OR PROPERTY RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, stacking, and working in a cold environment.

More about us:

Opportunity for career growth – we prefer to promote internal employees into management roles as they are ready for new responsibilities

Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including Medical, 401(k) and free tuition to select schools

Charitable involvement across Mid-West communities (Hometown Strong)

Company Culture (Purpose & Culture)

EOE/Vets/Disability