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Position Summary:

This position plays a critical role as a part of our warehouse team. The Forklift Operator is responsible for shipping, storing, and receiving inventory as well as providing sanitation for the entire warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operates forklift to load, unload, and transfer products, pallets, boxes, and other materials. Operates other equipment for shipping, as needed

· Unloads and loads products into trucks and/or railcars according to shipping schedule

· Maintains accurate inventory while storing and loading. Practices first in/first out

· Monitors all equipment for wear and potential damage, performs related preventative maintenance as required

· Maintains Master Sanitation Schedules and other HAACP documentation. Performs scheduled cleaning of equipment

· Re-palletizes and reworks products. Prepares product for regrind process

· Maintains safety and quality in a high paced environment

· Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of: safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation

· Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

· Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

· High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

· Previous experience operating a forklift

· Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

· Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for 3 hours per shift

· Must be able to work in a dusty, high heat/humid environment for 3 hours per shift

· Must be able to work in a confined space for 3 hours per shift

· Must be able to lift up-to 100 pounds for 3 hours per shift with team member assistance

· Must be able to push, pull, perform fine manipulation, simple grasping and feel for 6 hours per shift

· Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, stand, stoop and walk for 6 hours per shift

· Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds independently for 6 hours per shift

· Must be able to reach above shoulders for 6 hours per shift

· Must be able to operate foot pedals for 8 hours per shift

· Must be able to sit for 8 hours per shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person