Forklift Operator

ABOUT UDA:

UDA is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizona’s finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures and supermarket chains throughout the Grand Canyon State.

Our motto at UDA is “United in Excellence.” The dairy industry’s success isn’t built on one dairy or brand, it’s built on the community as a whole - this includes our amazing employees. When you join UDA, you’re not just joining a business, you’re joining a family. Since 1960 UDA has been headquartered, operated, and managed in Arizona. We strive to provide our employees with rewarding career opportunities aimed at long-term stability, growth, and advancement. We put our heart and soul into our products and value our team who show up, every day and do the work.

JOB SUMMARY:

When you're shipping to customers all over the world, things can get hectic. It takes a special navigator to ensure we know product is on-hand and where it needs to go. That's where our Forklift Operators come in!

The Forklift Operator will ensure the safe and efficient movement of product and inventory throughout UDA’s warehouses. 

Schedule: 12hour schedule: 6am-6 with every other weekend; OR 8:30-5pm M-F working every 2-3 weekends

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Operate forklift to maneuver, transport, and load various product and inventory from staging to storage areas and trailers
•    Ensure forklift safety protocol is always enforced
•    Perform daily and weekly forklift, scissor lift, and pallet jack assignments

*     apply labels to bags and re-wrap pallets

•    Re-stack pallets, pull outbound loads, stage, and prepare paperwork for multiple warehouses
•    Accurately check-in and load trucks including verifying load numbers, schedule, truck weights, pallet numbers, bag counts, etc.
•    Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
•    Verify the cleanliness of pallets and storage racks for loading/shipment
•    Communicate with supervisors and operators to coordinate trailer moves
•    Record and input data logs into inventory management system
•    Always maintain food safety and quality standards, resolving and/or reporting compliance issues immediately.

OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
•    Ability to safety drive and operate forklift, scissor lift and electric pallet jack
•    Team-player mentality with the ability to self-manage and prioritize time, tasks, and projects
•    Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and document control systems
•    Excellent time-management skills with the ability to complete urgent tasks safely and accurately 
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to discuss and generate inventory reports, business correspondence, and procedure documents
•    Effective communication skills with the ability to comprehend and communicate written and verbal instructions
 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience operating a forklift or similar heavy machinery required
• Needs to have experience operating a propane forklift!! (electric forklift experience will not qualify!)

Education/Certifications:

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Paid Time Off
• Shift Pay Differential
• Education Assistance
• On-site Fitness Center
• On-Site Health Clinic    

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; employees may be subject to additional, or altered, tasks and the scope of the role may change as necessitated by business demands. UDA will not consider any application submissions from unauthorized third-parties, consulting, or external staffing firms and will not be held subject, or liable, to any terms, fees, or penalties associated with a submission.

UDA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.