ABOUT SID WAINER & SON
Sid Wainer & Son, based in New Bedford, MA, has been the most prominent importer and distributor of specialty produce in the country since 1914. In addition to produce, Sid Wainer & Son offers cheese and specialty foods, including their exclusive Jansal Valley® line. Sid Wainer & Son supplies over 25,000 of the finest restaurants, hotels, gourmet shops, retailers, and caterers both domestically and internationally.
Overview
As a Forklift Operator, you will put away, drop down, and rotate full pallets of stock through the warehouse inventory reserve racks using a stand-up or sit-down forklift. Essential duties following; other duties may be assigned. Previous forklift experience required; must be able to pass a safety evaluation.
Responsibilities
-Maneuver Stand-Up or Sit-Down Forklift to put away or let down pallets into warehouse racks up to 46 feet high
-Manually lift pallets to move into place
-Manually stock/pick cases of product into warehouse racks
-May clean slots in warehouse racks with various heights and dimensions
-Record daily actions by use of RF Scan Gun
Physical Requirements
Constant- seeing, hearing, standing, driving and handling paperwork
Frequent- walking and twisting are required, as are carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, gripping of items ranging from under 20 lbs to 60 lbs.
Occasional- feeling, reaching, stooping, climbing, balancing, bending sitting, carrying, lifting, push, pull and grip objects over 60 lbs.
Description of Work Environment - a Perishable warehouse can range from 28° to 60° Fahrenheit
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid vacations and holidays
401 K
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
Weekly Incentive pay (limited positions)
Alcohol & Drug Free workplace
EOE