Home Chef
ReachTruckOperator-DayShift-DaysOff:Wednesday,Thursday,&Friday
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“Reach Truck Operator - Day Shift - Days Off: Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday at Home Chef. Unload pallets and stage. Palletize all mixed products”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
General high school degree or equivalent (GED)
Nice to Have
Previous experience using standup counterbalance forklift / reach truck
What You'll Do.
Unload pallets and stage
Palletize all mixed products
Haul tagged pallets to correct storage location
Rotate older pallets down to selection position
Keep dock clear of debris
Keep pallets and receiving tools organized
Verify all products being issued to production
Keep production drop zones stocked
Keep drop zones clean
Ensure returned pallets are not mixed
Inspect outbound trailer for safety and condition
Load pallets and complete load diagrams
Seal truck and turn load diagram in
Remove safety device after paperwork is turned in
Keep warehouse organized
Keep items grouped together
Pull down existing pallets in higher elevations
Place newest product in elevated storage locations
Rotate older products down to floor selection/pick positions
Keep selection/pick positions replenished
Remove broken pallets or empty pallets
Sort broken pallets from usable ones
Wrap usable pallets in designated color
Wrap bad pallets in red or designated color
Place good stacks of pallets in racks
Prepare products on pallets for hold
and haul products for disposition
Assist with completing any function needed
Use all other equipment certified on
Perform all warehouse tasks
Assist other departments to get the job done
Follow all safety procedures
Perform pre-shift equipment checks
Sign for all equipment needed
Sign equipment back in upon completion
Full Job Description
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are. In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved. Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings. This role follows a Day shift schedule, working from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with designated days off on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Reach Truck Operators are primarily responsible for the movement of all received pallets through the facility, owning correct FEFO/FIFO as they manage organization of storage and proper rotation. They handle the loading of finished goods, transfers, and donations pallets on outbound trailers; keeping meticulous load diagrams. The operators perform all tasks and duties in a safe, timely, and organized manner in accordance with SOPs and Home Chef's commitment to safety first, quality always. Detailed Responsibilities Receiving Ensure inbound trailers have been safely secured per safety guidelines prior to unloading. Unload pallets and stage in designated areas on dock for receiving and QA inspection. Palletize all mixed products onto separate pallets to assist with accuracy of inspection and receipt. Upon completion of receipt, scan pal
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