Forklift Operator - Distribution Centers

>> Forklift Operator - Distribution Centers Forklift Operator - Distribution Centers Summary Title:Forklift Operator - Distribution CentersID:6699 - ADepartment:DistributionLocation:Corsicana, TXClassification:N/AStatus:Full-TimeDescription **Company Description**

Russell Stover Chocolates is the nations leading manufacturer of boxed chocolates. The company operates 6 distribution centers in Nevada, Missouri, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia and Florida. The companys three brands Russell Stover, Whitmans and Pangburns - account for more than 60 percent of all boxed chocolate sales in the United States through 30+ company-owned retail stores and 70,000 wholesale accounts. After nearly 100 years in operation the company manufactures approximately 100 million pounds of chocolate candies each year in its proud tradition of being Made in America and Handcrafted in Small Batches.

**Job Description**

The responsibilities for the forklift operator include but are not limited to:

* operating forklift and following required safety checks and maintenance schedule

* transporting materials to the work areas and move finished product to shipping or storage area

* return all unused materials issued for production orders from the floor back to proper storage

* maintain an accurate inventory count of items returned to storage

* placing pallet tops, banding and shrink wrapping skids of material

* moving trash bales and loading trash trailer

* verifying quantity on pallet tickets

* using scanning equipment for inventory movement and placement in proper locations

* ensuring proper counts entered into system

* maintaining printer ribbon, labels and cleaning

* keeping material staging area organized and clean

* assist in loading and unloading trucks as needed

* other duties as assigned by the plant management

This opening is for shift. The hours are .

**TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUIREMENTS**

**Basic Qualifications**

* At least 18 years of age

* Able to lift up to lift up to 50 lbs.

* Able to complete basic math functions.

**Preferred Qualifications**

* Experience working in a distribution center

* Previous forklift experience

* Inventory management experience

* Safety conscious

**Additional Details**

Must be willing to obtain forklift certification.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED employer. Principals only please.