Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

General Mills•Chanhassen, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

General Mills, Inc. manufactures many popular food brands and is committed to being a force for good, fostering learning, and encouraging new perspectives. They seek individuals who are bold thinkers with big hearts, who challenge each other and grow together. This role is for a Warehouse Forklift Operator, and only candidates with a complete work history will be considered. The plant operates 24/7, and operators must be willing to work any shift, including nights and weekends. The position offers opportunities for advancement and cross-functional learning within a culture that fosters belonging and care. Employees are encouraged to develop leadership skills, drive results, work with a safety-first mindset, and expand technical capabilities.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school education or GED
At least 2 years of forklift experience
Forklift license/certification or willing to obtain one
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
Preferred 1+ years of experience in a material handling environment
Preferred Previous experience with electronic inventory systems (Red Prairie/SAP)

Responsibilities

Forklift and high lift equipment operation within production and warehouse operations
Selecting, preparing, and loading product for outbound shipment per customer specifications
Responsible for the storage of raw material, ingredients or finished product
Receiving, unloading, and inspecting inbound ingredients/packaging materials
Perform all sanitation tasks for shipping and receiving areas
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
Assist in training new employees