Forklift Driver

Baldwin Richardson Foods -
Macedon, NY

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Job Details

$21 - $24 an hour
9 days ago

Qualifications

Forklift Certification
Record keeping
English
Forklift
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Manufacturing standard operating procedures
Manufacturing facility experience
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Material handling equipment operation

Full Job Description

Posting Start Date: 7/25/26

Division: Plant

Location Type: On-Site

Pay Min: 21.00 USD

Pay Max: 24.00 USD

Job Location: Macedon, NY, USA, 14502

Req Id: 697

WHAT WE NEED

This position provides the safe transportation and storage of all ingredients, packaging, and finished goods through BRF’s facilities. Employees in this position are responsible for driving forklifts to load and unload trucks and storage racks, as well as storing and retrieving food products, equipment, or other materials to support food production lines.

This opening is for our 3rd shift 11:00pm - 7:30pm - Monday-Friday.
3rd Shift Differential = $1.50 per hour.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Performs equipment inspection and documents any deficiencies as required.
Operates forklifts and other equipment following BRF safety procedures. Maintains awareness of pedestrian traffic, docks, and racking conditions at all times when operating equipment.
Inspects and takes necessary corrective actions to ensure that pallet condition and load stability of materials allow for safe handling.
Follows all BRF Safety procedures and GMPs.
Per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), receives vendor purchase orders, receives and transfers interplant product, locates product in storage locations, picks truckload and LTL orders in FIFO sequence, and loads truckload and LTL carriers.
Accurately follows Bills of Lading and Pick Lists and conducts supporting transactions in SAP to update inventory.
Loads and unloads trucks within standard time allocation and follows specified load distribution instructions.
Receives, verifies counts, and places raw materials into specified warehouse storage locations.
Inspects work area and maintains housekeeping to GMP and Food Safety standards at all times within the shift.
Assists as assigned in organization and cleaning of dock, rack storage areas, and facility. Reports to supervision any deficiencies that cannot be immediately corrected.
Reports and takes actions required to correct or rework any damaged materials.
Participates in internal audit programs and offers suggestions for improved operations.
Inspects all incoming and outbound freight and trailer conditions. Takes corrective action as required to ensure delivery of freight in acceptable condition by following Shipping and Receiving SOPs and documented inspection procedures.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

A minimum of one (1) year of experience driving a forklift in a manufacturing setting, to include close quarters and high traffic areas - required.
Forklift License required, BRF will re-certify if expired.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Effectively read the Standard Operating Procedures, Bills of Lading, and Pick Lists, which are written in the English language, and complete associated paperwork. Fluently read and write in English language to ensure paperwork and record keeping is completed to SQF standards.
Be able to accurately follow directions, work effectively in teams, and contribute a positive attitude each day.
Work in a manufacturing environment, which includes fluctuation in heat, moisture and noise.
Wear Food Manufacturing GMP Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - hard hat, hairnet (head and beard if applicable), steel toes shoes/boots, face mask

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