Forklift Operator - Colby, WI

Colby

WI - Wisconsin

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Forklift Operator - Colby, WI

General Requirements

• Follow time and attendance guidelines in accordance with the employee handbook.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment and accept and follow directions.
• Must be able to operate forklift in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and accomplish daily goals.
• Ability to regularly lift and / or carry up to 55 pounds individually or up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Tolerant of seasonally very warm temperatures.

Occasi of shift Regularly = 41-60% of shift Frequently = 60-90% of shift C of shift

Quality Control Requirements

• Appreciation for cleanliness and sanitation, keeping work area clean and organized.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Awareness of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and its importance.
• Follow all Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and wear appropriate apparel for the job.
• Understand process with Allergen and Allergen Free Storage

Note: Required to report food safety problems or concerns immediately to a person with authority to initiate action as indicated on the organizational chart.

Safety Requirements

• Be aware of and follow up to date OSHA regulations that apply to the tasks in your job.
• Practice safe lifting techniques, bending and lifting with your legs not your back.
• Pivot with your feet avoiding twisting at the waist.
• Be aware of your surroundings, watching for pedestrians while operating a forklift.
• Sound forklift horn before passing through any doorway.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job you are doing.
• Maintain proper guards and safety devices when working with machinery and on catwalks.
• Never operate equipment for which you have not been properly trained or certified for.

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job Responsibility

• Complete forklift safety training.
• Complete the daily forklift operator checklist prior to using the forklift during your shift.
• Operate a forklift to load and unload goods in and out of the warehouse.
• Check batching paperwork to determine what supplies are needed for the day (boxes, bags, covers, liners, pallets, etc.).
• Complete paperwork as needed.
• Deliver supplies to the lines.
• Assist with setting up the lines.
• Record starting partials (oil, LBO, lactic acid, color, etc.).

Assist PC Line

• Dump PC crates
• Keep line supplied with cheese.
• Place finished product in cooler.
• For the sauce lines, transport full pallets of product to the wrapper, apply pallet tag and move to proper location in the warehouse.
• Dump PC crates for Deli Source/OV, wrap the pallet and apply all labels/pallet tages.
• Weigh and document hot filled PC crates on RedZone. Set them out to cool or place them in the VRT.
• Keep tote room supplied with tote products (soybean oil, canola oil, LBO, lactic acid, etc.).
• Remove full garbage totes from all lines and take to the trash dock. Replace with empty totes.
• Provide breaks for other forklift operators as needed.
• Load the palletizer with pallets.
• Stage orders for shipping as needed.

At the end of the day:

• Remove any extra ingredients and/or supplies from the lines and put away in the proper location.
• Remove all garbage.
• Weigh all tote packaged ingredients and record on RedZone.
• Keep warehouse and work area clean.
• Follow FIFO process.
• Rotate Inventory.
• Prepare for next day production.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Report any suspicious activity related to food defense.
• Understand hold process
• Work with Team on Cross training
• Help in Warehouse Audits (if needed)
• Work on continuous improvements to scan and process changes

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay for this position is expected to be:

$24.98/Hour

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

• Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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