Fork Truck Operator IN - Sun - Wed 2nd Shift

Ken's Careers•Lebanon, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ken’s Foods is hiring a Fork Truck Operator at its Lebanon, Indiana facility. This role accurately and efficiently picks orders using first-in, first-out (FIFO) methods to fulfill customer orders. The operator moves products and materials through manufacturing, packaging, and shipping operations while following safety, food safety, quality, and housekeeping procedures. The work takes place in a potentially hazardous environment that may have wet or sloped floors and heavy pedestrian traffic. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., working four 10-hour shifts. Pay is $24.00 per hour plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential, with weekly pay. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations with American money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
Ability to maintain alertness and work safely; respond appropriately to operating conditions; concentrate; recall instructions; gauge time and distance; and cope with sudden changes, emergencies, or alarms.
Previous manufacturing forklift or reach truck experience is strongly encouraged.

Nice To Haves

OSHA certificate or prior fork truck license preferred.
Previous manufacturing forklift or reach truck experience is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety, SQF, GMP, and housekeeping rules and regulations.
Operate a fork truck efficiently and safely in a potentially hazardous environment.
Use and maintain the scanning system properly.
Verify picked cases against the Bill of Lading.
Complete daily safety and maintenance checks of the vehicle.
Communicate issues to management to support improvements.
Complete paperwork accurately.
Ship product free of contamination and follow Ken’s Foods security and GMP policies.
Report suspicious activity in or around the plant.
Continuously inspect the work area for possible product contamination issues.
Immediately report leaking or spilled product.
Inspect incoming and outgoing loads for signs of product contamination.
Perform other duties as assigned.