Forklift Operator -1st Shift

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About The Position

The Forklift Operator operates electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials and supply production lines with fresh, frozen, and dry raw materials. The role works a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at McCain Foods USA, Inc. in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

The operator moves and positions loads, unloads and stacks materials, records receipts and weights, and responds to production demands using a VMU. The role requires accurate documentation, adherence to FIFO inventory practices, and compliance with company and plant safety, GMP, and warehouse standards. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Requirements

• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate in basic English and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Bills of Lading, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Operate the forklift by using levers and pedals to drive the truck and control its lifting apparatus.
• Position forks or other lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transport loads to designated areas.
• Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
• Record received materials using a VMU and accurately document information.
• Weigh materials or products and record weights on production issue sheets.
• Unload and transload supply trailers, verifying counts and condition.
• Operate the VMU, record receipts, and respond to production demands.
• Prepare, write, read, and understand reports and daily forklift-operator paperwork.
• Follow FIFO when issuing inventory to production lines.
• Deliver and receive items from the storage freezer area.
• Follow company and plant safety policies, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, proper lifting techniques, use of required PPE, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Follow company and plant GMP policies and maintain the warehouse in accordance with company and AIB standards.
• Follow company and plant policies, work rules, and procedures.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Foreperson.

Benefits

• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Leave support, including medical, family, and bereavement leave.
• Vacation and holidays.
• Company-supported volunteering time.
• Mental health resources.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Hourly pay differential for applicable shifts.

What This Job Offers

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