Forklift Material Handler - AAK LLC : Job Details

Forklift Material Handler

AAK LLC

Job Location : Louisville,KY, USA

Posted on : 2024-10-16T05:42:24Z

Job Description :

Forklift Material HandlerOur story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.AAK LouisvilleLouisville, KYAbout the roleThe Forklift / Material Handler are responsiblefor picking up the completed pallets of product from the production line areaand placing them in the correct areas of the warehouse based on the order. Theposition is also responsible for hand wrapping pallets from the Shortening Lineand from the Super Sacks line before placing in the warehouse. This requiresthe Forklift / Material Handler to also replace supplies as needed. Finally,the Forklift / Material Handler is responsible for charging the forklift beforeevery break and end of shifts. ResponsibilitiesSafety& Environmental Performance Use of horn, strobe lights, and general safety precautions to prevent injuriesRetrain on all forklift equipment periodically or as neededFollowing all GMP policies and procedures including safety glasses, seatbelts, etc.Identify high-risk safety/productivity issues and help to remedy them.Support full plant wide compliance with safety rules to further our goal of 0 accidents and encouragement of reporting and correcting near misses. Encourage employees to look for ways to improve safety and production processes.Prevent injuries by encouraging employees to work safely WorkRequirementsDrive forklift throughout the floor to pick up packaged pallets of product and bring them into the warehouseDrive the super sacks from the line to the warehouse and wrap them for storage and transportationWrap the cases on a pallet from the shortening line and then drive them to the appropriate section of storagePull orders to fit customer needsLoad trucksMove product to create space for inventory Operate hand held scanner to pull customer ordersOperate scanners Help in Receiving as neededCostControl Always looking for new ways to save the company moneyReduce the amount of rework by participating in employee involvement, process improvement and adherence to process guidelinesContribute to the effort in controlling costs and minimizing waste in your daily workAbout youHigh school diploma/GEDBasic computer skills3 + years' experience operating a forklift in warehouse environmentAbility to operate a handheld scannerIn return AAK offer•Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career •Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire •Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500•401(k) Plan with 100% match•Free Life and Disability insurance •Employee Assistance Program•Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans•Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more•Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities•Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognitionAbout AAKEverything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.AAKprohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

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