Forklift Operator - 2nd shift

Ardent Mills•Decatur, AL

3d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Exciting Job Opportunity at Ardent Mills! Forklift Operator - 2nd shift Are you ready to join a team that makes a difference in people's lives? Look no further! Ardent Mills is the leading flour milling and ingredients company in North America, and we are seeking passionate individuals like you to be a part of Our Mission. We provide comprehensive training to ensure your success. Join us and contribute to the production of nutritious products that are distributed across North America, going beyond our customer expectations, and helping to nourish communities. At Ardent Mills, we value our people and take pride in our work. You'll have the chance to work alongside a diverse group of team members who prioritize Our Values of Trust, Serving, Simplicity, and Safety. QUALIFICATIONS: The Role: Manage all orders coming and going out of the pack and the river warehouses, pull pallets off the line, keep empty pallets stocked at the palletizer and stage pallets of empty bags for use on the line. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management as necessary. Job Tasks: Must be able to perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner Must be able to enter product data in MEDB or similar databases and generate COAs for specific customers Must be able to maintain product quality specifications for finished product at all times to meet specifications Must inspect trailers making sure they meet Ardent Mills requirements for food grade trucks and reject those that do not Responsible for maintaining sanitation throughout warehouse and packaging department areas Must confirm the products selected match the products on order sheet Insure quality standards of the bag appearance, seals, wrap and pallets Must be able to lift, twist, turn, bend, push, pull and climb as required in a safe manner Be responsible for the sterile zone operation including the final rebolt sifter and whole wheat sifter Must be willing to work in a team environment with Pack Techs, Utilities and other Forklift Operators with the best interest of the operation in mind Must be responsible and capable of following all policies and procedures and also help to maintain, update, and enforce procedures for the plant, as representatives of Ardent Mills Skills & Experience Must be willing and able to work additional hours which may include overtime, weekends, and holidays. Must possess High School Diploma. Communication skills in English (both verbal and written). Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly. Working knowledge of and ability to use computers. Must be willing to accept accountability and work well in a team. Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation): Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, multiple times per day Climb ladder, step and extension Able to lift to 50 pounds and exert 20 pounds of force Frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach at shoulder level and below shoulder level Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a dust mask Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection. Take the first step towards building your career with Ardent Mills by applying at https://www.ardentmillscareers.com/ Join our team now and be part of our incredible journey to transform how the world is nourished!

Requirements

Must be willing and able to work additional hours which may include overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Must possess High School Diploma.
Communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Working knowledge of and ability to use computers.
Must be willing to accept accountability and work well in a team.
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, multiple times per day
Climb ladder, step and extension
Able to lift to 50 pounds and exert 20 pounds of force
Frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach at shoulder level and below shoulder level
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a dust mask
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.

Responsibilities

Manage all orders coming and going out of the pack and the river warehouses
Pull pallets off the line
Keep empty pallets stocked at the palletizer
Stage pallets of empty bags for use on the line
Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner
Enter product data in MEDB or similar databases and generate COAs for specific customers
Maintain product quality specifications for finished product at all times to meet specifications
Inspect trailers making sure they meet Ardent Mills requirements for food grade trucks and reject those that do not
Maintain sanitation throughout warehouse and packaging department areas
Confirm the products selected match the products on order sheet
Insure quality standards of the bag appearance, seals, wrap and pallets
Be responsible for the sterile zone operation including the final rebolt sifter and whole wheat sifter
Follow all policies and procedures and also help to maintain, update, and enforce procedures for the plant, as representatives of Ardent Mills