Forklift Operator
Heartland Food Products Group•Indianapolis, IN
About The Position
The Forklift Operator receives, stores, and distributes materials, tools, equipment, and products within the warehouse, ensuring that job functions are completed accurately and on time. The role uses industrial power equipment to move materials within the warehouse or facility and to deliver them to designated departments or shipping docks. The operator performs work safely, follows assigned warehouse operating procedures, completes equipment checks, and supports related warehouse operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in a Forklift Operator role.
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and strong communication skills.
- Forklift certification required.
- Successful completion of the Forklift I Matrices Sign-Off Sheets and approval by an Operations Manager.
- Ability to work extended hours, including daily overtime and an occasional weekend.
- Ability to wear steel-toe shoes or boots.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Follow all Forklift Operating SOPs for the assigned warehouse area.
- Use industrial power equipment to raise and lower materials to storage locations.
- Deliver materials from storage or staging locations to designated departments or shipping docks.
- Manage multiple tasks while carrying out daily operations safely and professionally.
- Follow safety guidelines and complete pre-shift equipment checks accurately.
- Inspect product loads for accuracy and move them safely through the warehouse or facility for timely, complete delivery.
- Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tanks.
- Wrap and placard materials accurately before moving them to storage.
- Weigh materials or products and record weights or other production data on tags or labels.
- Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent compensation and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
