Forklift Operator - 8 and 12 Hour Shifts

Position Overview

• Forklift Operator
• Starting Pay: $22.36 per hour
• $1.00 per hour or $2.00 per hour shift differential
• 8-hour and 12-hour shifts

What We Have to Offer

• $22.36 per hour starting pay
• Additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift
• Additional $2.00 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift
• Additional $2.00 per hour for 12-hour rotating shift
• Up to 120 hours vacation annually
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, life insurance
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• Shift schedules assigned are dependent upon business need
• Our Dessert System (dry baking mixes) has:
• 8-hour shifts
• 1st shift: 6:45 am to 3 pm
• 2nd shift: 2:45 pm to 11 pm
• 3rd shift: 10:45 pm to 7 am
• Our Fruit System (Fruit by the Foot and Gushers) has:
• 12-hour shifts (see Shift Schedule and Shift Rotation below)
• Day shift: 5:30 am to 6:00 pm
• Night shift: 5:30 pm to 6:00 am
• Shift Schedule
• 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off
• Shift Rotation (2-week work blocks)
• 2 weeks on days then 2 weeks on nights
• Schedule Perks
• 182 Scheduled Days Off Per Year
• Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events
• Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Key Accountabilities

As part of our manufacturing team, you will

• Be responsible for the movement and storage of raw material; ingredients and finished products; inbound and outbound shipments; and production inventory needs
• Safely operate forklift within production/packaging and warehouse operations
• Select, prepare, and load products for outbound shipment per customer specifications
• Be responsible for the storage of raw material, ingredients, finished product and/or miscellaneous supplies/machinery
• Receive, unload, and inspect inbound materials, ingredients, packaging materials and/or miscellaneous supplies/machinery
• Be responsible for control of sanitation materials, docks and storage locations
• Perform all required/necessary quality checks
• Complete required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Be responsible for cleaning and sanitation of work areas and/or equipment
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
• Minimum of 2 years of forklift operating experience
• Experience in warehouse operations and use of WMS strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift and/or Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV/POV) certification
• Basic computer skills with the ability to use digital tools and systems to complete daily work tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.