Fontanini Shipping- 2nd Shift

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•La Grange, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fontanini, located in McCook, IL, just outside of Chicago, is seeking a Freezer Forklift Driver for shipping department operations. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a food manufacturing or cold-storage environment and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency. Freezer Shipping Forklift Drivers are responsible for operating powered industrial equipment in freezer conditions(-10 degrees F) to safely stage, load, and move finished products while maintaining product integrity and meeting shipping requirements.

Requirements

Previous experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse setting, preferably food manufacturing.
Forklift experience or ability to become forklift certified.
Understanding of GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Ability to read and understand labels, shipping documents, and load requirements.
Ability to perform essential functions of the job in a freezer environment.

Responsibilities

Operate forklift and other material handling equipment in freezer and shipping areas.
Stage, load, and unload finished product according to shipping requirements.
Perform visual inspection of pallets and packaging prior to shipment.
Verify product labels, quantities, and lot codes to ensure shipping accuracy.
Complete all required shipping and inventory paperwork.
Adhere to all food safety practices, including reporting any deviations from standards.
Follow all safety and company policies, including forklift and freezer safety procedures.
Participate in safety and quality trainings.
Additional duties as assigned.