Shipping Lift Truck Operator (L.T.O.)

McKee Foods • Stuarts Draft, VA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

McKee Foods is seeking a forklift truck operator to join our Shipping Department team. This role involves replenishing pick lane locations, maintaining accurate information in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), and communicating effectively with team members and primary customers. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trailers, shrink wrapping pallets, and loading/unloading cases onto conveyors when needed to fill distributor orders. The operator will also use a pallet inverter for Food Service and freezer loads, undergo cross-training in other areas, and perform various lift truck assignments to support the shipping operation. Cleaning and other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

• Overall good work record (which includes attendance, safety, job performance, flexibility, and team behaviors)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a cohesive team environment
• Ability to work with computers (data entry)
• Basic math skills
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting
• Capable of reaching work goals with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to promote continuous process improvement and LEAN principles
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Lift Truck Operator license
• DMV Record must be obtained by the Safety Department
• Lift Truck vision screen must be completed by Employee Health Services and must meet Lift Truck standards

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and job experience with (WMS) Warehouse Management System
• Previous lift truck operator experience
• Previous shipping experience

Responsibilities

• Replenishing the pick lane locations
• Maintain accurate information in WMS
• Communicate effectively with team members and primary customers
• Load and unload trailers
• Shrink wrap pallets
• Load and unload cases onto conveyors when needed to fill distributor orders
• Operate pallet inverter for Food Service and freezer loads
• Cross-training in other areas
• Perform a variety of lift truck assignments to support shipping operation
• Clean and perform all other duties as assigned

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
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed