Forklift Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift FULL TIME

Herr Foods Inc.•North East, MD

About The Position

Herr Foods Inc. is seeking a full-time Forklift Operator to join its warehouse team in North East, Maryland. The position is available on either second shift, Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., or third shift, Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The operator drives a forklift, loads and unloads materials, picks and palletizes orders, stacks boxes, wraps pallets, and supports direct ship programs. The role also involves conducting and documenting forklift safety inspections, weighing materials and recording weights, and entering and maintaining accurate manufacturing, production, material, inventory, and equipment data in the ERP system. The employee works with other teams to coordinate timely material replenishment and performs other assigned duties. Applicants must be at least 18, have a stable work history with good references, and be able to read, write, understand, and speak English. Prior forklift or warehouse experience is preferred. Hiring requirements include a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and preplacement screening to assess the ability to perform the position’s physical requirements. The work regularly involves wet or humid conditions and extreme cold or heat, and occasionally involves moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, and fumes or airborne particles.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a stable work history with good references.
Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Must complete a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Must complete a preplacement screening that tests the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Prior forklift or warehouse experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive a forklift, load trailers, pick orders for palletizing, stack boxes, wrap pallets, and work with direct ship programs.
Position forklifts, lifting platforms, and other materials, and transport loads to designated areas.
Load or unload stacks of materials on pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
Weigh materials or products and record their weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
Perform forklift safety inspections, document them, and submit inspection reports to the supervisor.
Accurately enter and track manufacturing data in the ERP system, including production orders, materials, and finished goods.
Update and maintain ERP records to reflect real-time production status, material usage, and equipment maintenance.
Enter production and manufacturing data into the ERP system, including raw material consumption, machine usage, labor hours, and quality control data.
Track inventory levels in real time and coordinate with the necessary teams to ensure timely material replenishment.
Perform other ERP responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, hearing, and vision insurance.
On-site healthcare clinic access at the Nottingham, Pennsylvania facility, through a separate provider.
Opportunity to contribute to a 401(k) with company matching.
Company profit sharing.
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
Paid employee referral program.
Long-term disability and life insurance.
Accident, hospital, and critical illness indemnity plans.
Identity theft coverage and legal plans.
Employee assistance program services.
Tuition reimbursement.
Low- or no-cost care through the Assured Excellence Program for specified procedures, treatments, and conditions.
Access to the OSS Health Company Direct Program for orthopedic care and imaging.