Forklift Operator 3rd Shift (Fri-Sun)

The Marzetti Company•Horse Cave, KY

10d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator receives, ships, transfers, and stores raw materials, packaging materials, finished products, and other goods using powered industrial trucks. The role supports warehouse inventory and the quality of perishable items, supplies materials to packaging and processing areas to support continuous production, and prepares finished products for shipment. This position works the third shift, Friday through Sunday, at $27.28 per hour plus a $1.75 shift differential. The production environment is loud. Associates must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and may be exposed to dust, chemicals, and allergens. The role requires sitting, standing, bending, and lifting more than 50 pounds.

Requirements

1–3 years of forklift experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
High school diploma preferred.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, and lift more than 50 pounds.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment in a loud production environment where exposure to dust, chemicals, and allergens may occur.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience is a plus.
High school diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive materials from vendors or warehouses, verify lots and quantities, and place materials into stock by forklift.
Sign documents confirming quantities or weight per load.
Move ingredients and materials to filling lines, warehouse locations, and the spice room; move finished-product pallets to storage or warehouses.
Load orders for shipment from the receiving dock.
Consolidate specified quantities of materials, ingredients, or products into designated order lots.
Operate forklifts, high lifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and other applicable equipment.
Complete pre-use safety checks of equipment, including batteries, brakes, lift controls, and safety devices.
Keep the work area neat and orderly and perform warehouse cleaning duties, including cleaning and rotating spice racks and ingredients coolers.
Follow verbal and written instructions from the Supervisor.
Receive raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products according to company procedures; unload inbound materials and inspect containers for damage.
Replenish packaging and raw materials in production areas as needed.
Inspect, operate, and maintain powered lifting equipment.
Return production materials to appropriate warehouse racks after use and rotate raw and packaging materials upon receipt and when returning them to storage.
Wrap and prepare finished-product pallets for shipping.
Maintain company standards for cleanliness, food and equipment safety, and productivity in the production area.
Ensure raw-material containers are properly labeled.
Identify products for shipment, verify labels and codes, and load appropriate quantities onto trucks.
Enter inventory information for products received and shipped.
Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA, and HACCP support programs and applicable company, customer, and government standards.
Transport waste to the waste collection area, load empty drums as required, and empty parking lot trash cans.
Perform other duties as required, assigned, or directed by the Supervisor.