Lift Truck Operator

McKee Foods Corporation • Collegedale, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

McKee Foods is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to join our Production Lift Truck team. Lift Truck Operators are responsible for the operation of lift trucks in the transfer of palletized materials, ingredients, and/or finished goods.

Requirements

• Must have or be able to obtain a McKee Foods LTO license
• Excellent organizational skills; good housekeeping skills
• Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative; able to work with minimal supervision
• Basic math skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environment; customer oriented
• Adaptable to change and do multiple tasks; flexible
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work effectively and communicate well with others
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to frequently lift and move 50 lbs.
• Analytical skills
• Ability to determine cause and effect; trouble shooting skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good work, safety, and attendance records; dependable
• Steel-toed slip resistant safety shoes required
• Demonstrated desire to work hard
• Willingness to try new ideas
• Knowledge of and adherence to company food safety, product purity, company policy and departmental procedures

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of McKee Foods Corporation and OSHA safety regulations
• Previous LTO experience
• Previous warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience
• General mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of OPM software systems or PC experience

Responsibilities

• Moving and ordering inventory
• Stocking and maintaining materials for the plant
• Removing supplies and trash at the end of product runs
• Assisting employees with moving heavy objects and loads
• Receiving and loading/unloading interplant trailers
• Storing and organizing billycans, trays, inventory and other supplies
• Maintaining and cleaning the lift truck
• Communicating with other shifts regarding job/production needs
• Following all safety rules and exercising personal safety on the job and demonstrating a commitment to the safety of others and our products
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees