Freezer Material Handler

Request Foods, Inc. Holland, Michigan
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September 13, 2022
Request Foods, Inc.
Holland, Michigan
FULL_TIME

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We make products for many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers, and restaurants. For over 30 years, Request Foods, a privately owned and financially sound company, has achieved solid growth in the food industry.


Job Overview:
As a Forklift/Hilo Operator, you will be responsible for operating a stand-up forklift to properly stage frozen ingredients for the Kitchen and Production teams.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Stage frozen ingredients for the Kitchen and Production teams from requisitions.

  • Operate a stand up reach truck in a safe and timely manner to assure proper unloading and storage of received materials and finished products.

  • Responsible for the accurate picking and recording of customer orders.

  • Perform cycle counts as needed.

  • Loading and moving frozen ingredients from the receiving dock into appropriate freezer locations.

  • Using computer terminal to look up and locate inventory information.

  • Select orders according to proper product code numbers and quantities.

  • Select product from proper location to assure proper product rotation.

  • Complete paperwork accurately, neatly and in a timely fashion.

  • Perform lifting following approved methods to avoid injury.

  • Ensure all safety procedures are followed for forklift operations and other work practices to avoid and eliminate workplace hazards.

  • Follow all GMP and Product Safety practices.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications:


  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and fork lift driving experience.

  • Forklift certified or ability to obtain forklift certification.

  • Stand-up forklift experience required.

  • Must have proficient math skills.

  • Must have basic computer skills.


Skills and Qualities:


  • Lifting up to 50 lbs.

  • Ability to read and write English.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others.

  • Good organizational skills and detailed oriented.


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