What this role is all about: 

We are looking for a Warehouse Forklift Driver in La Crosse, WI.  

The Warehouse Forklift Driver-Warehouse performs all tasks involved in efficient and effective operation of the warehouse, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and practicing safe work habits to ensure the warehouse environment is as efficient and safe as possible. Warehouse/Forklift Drivers are expected to be available to work in all areas of the warehouse.   

• Monday through Friday 7am to 3pm  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures for truck-loading procedures are consistently adhered to. 
• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures for freight receiving procedures are consistently adhered to. 
• Ensure the warehouse is properly organized and that products are scanned into correct locations. 
• Read ingredients and count bags on pallets. 
• Complete necessary paperwork to ensure all documentation requirements met during shipping/receiving process.    
• Mentor new Warehouse/Forklift Drivers.   
• Floating to different locations as needed

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contact with Production, Inventory, and Quality Assurance to obtain and provide information. 
• Contact with federal/state/regulatory inspectors on an annual basis. 
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Protocol.
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:

• No experience required; in-house training provided.
• Previous work experience in a warehouse environment preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

•  SCS Forklift Driver Certification as required by OSHA. 

Skills Required:

• Work performed accurately, reliably, thoroughly, timely, and within safety guidelines
• Effectively communicates and develops good working relationships with all employees.
• Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks and carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Maintain updated knowledge and understanding of federal and state laws, regulations, procedures, and standards.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Core Competencies:

• Create a customer-centric experience; dedication to providing the highest quality services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Drive continuous improvement; while embracing change that comes with it, always find better ways to perform work; strive to innovate.
• Being accountable; can be counted on to commit and achieve goals successfully. 
• Build strong teams; creating a climate in which people feel empowered to be their best.
• Lead self-development; committed to and actively work to continuously improve personally and professionally.