Summary
Location
Brownsville
Type
full-time
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About this role
Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
The Forklift Operator operates an assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner in addition to following company and warehouse GMP’s.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
- Maintains defensive driving
- Maintains trailer clean and free of contaminants and pest
- Provides a communication link between customers and staff
- Follow company food safety and security procedures for transporting raw and finished good products
- Assists warehouse personnel with the loading and unloading of products and operates forklifts as needed
- Reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for customers and reads and interprets road signs in English
- Charges the assigned vehicle(s)
- Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions
- Assists in cycle counts & inventory
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- High School Diploma
- 1 to 2 years of experience
- Standup Experience Required
- RF Scanning required
- Working in Freezer Environment
- Working 3rd Shift
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Other facts
About Rich Products Corporation
Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $3.8 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
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What you'll do
- The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift safely and assisting warehouse personnel with loading and unloading products. They also maintain communication with customers and ensure compliance with food safety procedures.
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