Forklift Operator

Cargill • Newark, CA

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About The Position

Cargill is hiring a Forklift Operator for its Food Enterprise, which serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with ingredients and branded products. The position is at a facility where an active labor strike exists, and recruitment is for permanent replacement employees. The operator safely moves materials and products across production and warehouse areas, supports production and inventory tasks, and maintains a clean and safe work environment. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with day or night shifts available. Compensation is $32.66 per hour. The position does not include relocation.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including at heights of 4 feet or more, and perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation and while using appropriate PPE.
• Basic computer skills.
• At least one year of experience operating a forklift.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma/GED or at least two years of relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in a production or warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with SAP or other warehouse inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of rail safety procedures.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to move, load, and unload pallets and materials throughout production and warehouse areas.
• Handle irregular, bulky, or uniform items, including loading and unloading materials from trucks, high stacks, and warehouse racks.
• Monitor production lines, pull products as needed, and perform quality checks on wrapping, labels, and pallet conditions.
• Use scanning tools and computer systems to track product movement, complete production, shipping, and receiving documentation, and support inventory accuracy.
• Operate additional equipment such as electric or manual hand trucks and rework damaged pallets when necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following safety policies and procedures and supporting other general warehouse or production tasks as assigned.
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• Health and wellness incentives.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Short-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed