Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC•Des Moines, IA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator will perform various tasks associated with the movement of product, raw materials and other commodities in the plant in a safe, responsible manner following all safety rules and procedures. This position requires a high level of safety awareness while moving throughout the plant especially while operating mobile equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Ability to pass forklift operator certification is required.
Reading, writing and math skills.
Mechanical aptitude.
Organizational skills.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
May be required to pass OSHA respirator physical.
Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

Nice To Haves

One year of forklift experience is preferred.
Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Responsibilities

Loads and unloads trucks received at the dock and completes related reports.
Retrieves packaged deliveries, in-process products and finished materials from the warehouse by operating a forklift.
Delivers products and materials to the appropriate departments.
May be required to enter related transactions for receipts, shipping or inventory movements into OPM system.
Completes forklift inspection reports daily and maintains forklifts in good operating condition.
Completes housekeeping tasks in the warehouse including maintaining work areas in an orderly fashion and keeping isles and exits open at all times.
Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
Routinely participates in problem solving activities utilizing scientific thinking and other continuous improvement techniques
Required to drive a company vehicle.
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Follows all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.
And much more!