What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift-Lead 1st Shift position at Riceland Foods?
Lead Forklift Operator
Job Location : Gee St. Warehouse Jonesboro, AR.
1st Shift 7am- 3pm
RICELAND
FAMILY FARMER OWNED
Riceland Overview
Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.
Company Mission Statement
Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.
Job Description
Loading of all bag trucks, and boxcars with rice flour, unloading of all incoming material.
Job Duties
Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for food safety by following HACCP and Food Safety policies / procedures. Responsible for plant safety by observing persons entering your work area, asking if you can assist them, and reporting unauthorized persons to your supervisor. Attend training as required or approved by supervisor.
Loading of all bag trucks and box cars daily, proper completion of all related paperwork daily, restack pallets of the product (50# and 100#), sanitation of warehouse area, completion of cleaning schedules, driving of forklifts (slip sheet and regular forks daily)
Education Requirements
Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Company Benefits and Incentives
- Medical insurance with low premiums
- Free dental with medical insurance enrollment
- Vision insurance with low premiums
- Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings
- Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)
- Long term disability
- Free short-term disability
- Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents
- Critical illness insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 401K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%
- Paid training programs.
- PTO & Paid Holidays
Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
