Forklift Driver Production (1st shift)

CHESAPEAKE SPICE CO LLC • MD

89d • $20 - $28

About The Position

Choose Us, Because We’re Better! We provide more than jobs! Work with us and you will have a career opportunity. Consistent Work: We have work now AND later. We are not seasonal, so you can expect consistent 40-hour work weeks, EVERY WEEK, all year long. Work-Life Balance: This is important to us! Your schedule will be the same, Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime, as needed. Performance-Based Pay: Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded. Great Benefits: We haven’t raised medical premiums in 10 years! Enjoy health coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs, along with dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, and even a gym membership! Generous Retirement: Our 401k matches 100% of your contribution, up to 6%. Paid Time Off: Begin accruing PTO on day 1! Our exciting building expansion is open, and we pride ourselves on promoting from within. This is your chance to jump in and grow with us!

Requirements

• RELIABILITY - Team members who show up every shift, on time, and can work occasional overtime.
• High School diploma/GED
• 1-2 years of warehouse experience; food manufacturing preferred
• 1 Year Forklift Experience required
• Current forklift certification preferred, ability to get certified required
• Demonstrated basic math and good communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy products weighing up to 100lbs
• Must be able to read and write English
• Experience picking, material handling, and order selection of materials preferred
• Strong math skills
• Ability to work in a noisy, dusty environment that may contain allergens and spices and with high heat intensity and may be in hot or cold temperatures for long periods.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders and platforms and work at heights on platforms 6’+
• Near/far visual acuity and ability to hear machinery alarms is required
• Ability to follow GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Check and inspect the Forklift prior to operating.
• Make sure all safety rules are followed during the operation of the Forklift and bailer machine.
• Effectively keep rooms flowing by lifting the new batches up and removing all trash from room when the ok is given.
• Watch for pedestrians and is 100% responsible for controlling Forklift.
• Communicate and interact with all supporting departments (QC, Formulation etc.) to achieve goals in the production areas.
• Ensure all batches are complete and verified by QC before moving them into rooms.
• Communicate with room Operators to effectively load platform or hang bulk bags so raw material can be mixed correctly.
• Will remove and dispose of trash from rooms correctly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Gym membership
• 401k matches 100% of your contribution, up to 6%
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual from day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees