Forklift Operator

Dairy Farmers of America • Kentwood, MI

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About The Position

Operate a gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial truck fitted with lifting devices to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, and materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility. This is a third-shift position with a starting pay of $24.98. Benefits are available after 60 days and include a 401(k). The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to write legible entries for record keeping.
• Able to use company computer systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products in trailers.
• Distribute pallets from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas.
• Stage materials for production.
• Move products and materials within the facility, including the plant and/or cooler.
• Receive materials for warehouse storage.
• Supply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to the line as needed.
• Maintain pallet supply for the palletizer.
• Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In – First Out).
• Complete paperwork clearly, legibly, accurately, and with all required information.
• Document required information in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes through a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Immediately report food-safety and food-quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food-safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED