Warehouse Forklift Operator

Cargill, Inc. • White Marsh, MD

36d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Cargill's size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. The Warehouse Forklift Operator will perform various warehouse tasks and operate warehouse equipment per warehouse documentation and an understanding of warehouse processes and procedures, with regular guidance. In this role you will support efficient and safe operations.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, etc., with the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Forklift experience and/or similar equipment

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in production-related work.
• Basic computer skills
• High School Diploma/ GED or a minimum of two years relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• Operating Propane Powered Forklift for loading and unloading trailers
• Knowlege of staging products inside the warehouse and yard
• Put inventory away in correct locations
• Working knowledge of how to use a computer
• Operate pallet inverter to rework damaged pallets of product
• General housekeeping tasks - sweeping, scraping, shoveling, wiping, etc.
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees