Forklift Operator (Seasonal)

Company Description

Wonderful Citrus is America's largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests more than 58,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across America under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Job Description

Overview:

Operates forklift to move palletized fruit from set-off and storage areas to loading areas for truck and cold storage; may be required to bring filled and palletized fruit from packing area to storage or loading of trucks from time-to-time. May transfer other commodities where forklift is needed.

Here's what you'll do:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform all duties in a safe matter

• Must be able to drive a stand-up forklift in a safe and professional

• Must have basic understanding of Oracle Warehouse Management Systems

• Do daily maintenance on forklifts to include cleaning, check oil, water and note for loose nuts, bolts, belts, connections, leaks and hydraulic hoses

• Must be able to pull fruit from the palletizing area from time - to - time and properly store

• Assist in the continuous improvement efforts at Delano 2 facility in Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Productivity

• Adherence to production schedule and conveyance routes within cycle time.

• Support production standard work processes i.e., area boards

• Communicating with other areas in regards to scheduling and other production related issues

• Responsible for tracking downtime, put-away, work order requests, and production results/costs

• Submit work requests for equipment that is not in proper working order and strategize options for other means of performing without that equipment

• Daily auditing of the cleanliness and 5S organization of the area

• Lead root cause analysis, problem solving activities

• High Performance Work Team concept with emphasis on ownership and accountability to the team

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Here's what you'll bring to the table:

• H.S. School Diploma or GED; ability to read and write well

• Must have prior forklift experience

• Must pass our initial driving evaluation prior to job offer

• Ability to perform mechanical troubleshooting, especially related to forklifts

• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in oral and written form

• Lead fellow co-workers and promote a teamwork environment

• Must have good hand speed and the use of both hands to accomplish the above-described duties

• Good problem solving and communication skills

Additional Information

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k

• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program

• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time

• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company's corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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