Entry Warehouse Team Member / Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Winland Foods•Buckner, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Winland Foods is hiring a full-time Warehouse Team Member / Forklift Operator for its Buckner, Kentucky location. The role is responsible for safely and accurately moving materials among warehouse, production, and packaging operations, managing inventory and FIFO rotation, and supporting shipping and receiving. The position helps maintain safe, efficient operations and compliance with food-safety and quality standards, including GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FSMA. Team members also maintain documentation and an organized, audit-ready work environment and may assist with training, teamwork, and process-improvement activities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as required. The stated pay is $22.00 per hour, based on experience and other qualifications. Work is at 1 Quality Place, Buckner, KY 40010.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age.
Experience operating equipment such as forklifts and box trucks, and using SAP inventory-management systems.
Willingness to obtain required certifications, such as forklift, SAP, or Train the Trainer certifications.
Ability to operate equipment, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities.
Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of GMP, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food-safety regulations, and commitment to following company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, and work independently and collaboratively.
Positive, dependable, self-motivated work ethic; strong problem-solving, attention to detail, multitasking, accountability, attendance, and continuous-improvement orientation.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, push heavy loads, stand and walk for extended periods (up to 90% of the shift), and climb as needed.
Ability to perform tasks involving frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills; 20/20 corrected vision, normal hearing, and the ability to distinguish colors, with correction as needed.
Ability to wear required PPE and follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and safe lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.
Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
At advanced levels, proficiency in MII and WE systems and ability to interpret line-huddle measures to resolve issues.
At advanced levels, experience leading projects, identifying skill gaps, and supporting multiple initiatives with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wrapping machines, and other related equipment.
Inspect equipment and maintain accurate inspection documentation.
Follow applicable Department of Transportation and workplace safety regulations.
Move materials and maintain FIFO stock rotation.
Stage materials accurately and promptly to help prevent production downtime.
Return materials to appropriate storage locations and handle recyclable materials according to plant processes.
Deliver daily parcel shipments and participate in inventory counts.
Follow food-safety requirements, including GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company policies; follow storage procedures for allergen, kosher, and organic products.
Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas and an audit-ready work environment, and promptly report safety or quality concerns.
Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
Use computer systems such as SAP for inventory transfers and reporting, and maintain accurate material-handling records.
Participate in improvement projects, required training, and 5S efforts.
At higher responsibility levels, provide training, guidance, and feedback; lead projects, identify skill gaps, and support initiatives.