Warehouse Forklift Driver

Company: Olam Americas Inc
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title: Warehouse LTO Location: Las Cruces, NM Department: Warehouse We are a leading food and agri-business, supplying food ingredients, feed and fiber to over 19,800 customers who range--from multi-national, world famous brands to small family run businesses. Each customer depends on us to provide goods and services that are safe, on-time and consistently in line with the required specification. They also rely on us to help them innovate and create new opportunities. Established in 1989, and now listed on the Singapore Exchange, our team of 74,500 full-time, seasonal, and contract employees have built leadership positions in many of our businesses such as--Cocoa, Coffee, Cotton, Edible Nuts and Spices. As well as growing crops in our own orchards and estates, and sourcing from around 4.8 million farmers globally, we operate over 160 processing facilities, and through our 14 innovation centers. We develop ingredients and find solutions for our customers. Our value chain spans over 60 countries. We also provide support services including risk management solutions and agri-logistics. Position Summary Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor. Primary work is in the warehouse, but work locations and assignments can change. Position Responsibilities -- Forklift experience, license not required -- Ability to follow safe forklift driving rules and regulations -- Ability to work in a changing environment -- Ability to work outdoors/indoors, in hot/cold, noisy, and dusty environments -- Ability to use an RF scanner, required -- Ability to enter and back out of tight spaces -- Ability to stack 1000+ totes from 4 to 5 high -- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and 12 hour shifts -- Must be able to work in other departments and do other tasks as needed Position Requirements -- Must be able to recognize safety hazards -- Must have the ability to learn computer skills -- Ability to drive forklifts with past experience -- Ability to work in a fast paced environment -- Must be able to fill out required paperwork on a daily basis, good verbal and written communication skills -- Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds routinely -- Ability to learn at a fast pace and keep up with any and all changes that occur in the plant -- Must have basic math skills -- Must be able to twist and turn frequently while working -- Must be able to stand and work for prolonged periods -- Must be able to work from heights while wearing a safety harness -- Must be able to work in changing weather conditions - heat/cold -- Ability to routinely lift and stack 55+/- pound bags and boxes -- Ability to routinely palletize 200+ pound drums -- Understand and follow instructions -- Understand and follow all Food Safety & Sanitation rules Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Olam provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@olamnet.com At Olam, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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