Yard Truck Operator (Yard Jockey / Forklift Operator) We Train / Forklift Certify!
About The Position
Nutrition 101 is hiring a Yard Truck Operator to join their Processing Team in Pendleton, Indiana. This role involves operating a yard truck to move trailers throughout the facility, supporting production operations by positioning trailers at processing bays, transporting completed trailers to the wash bay, and staging clean trailers. When trailer movement is not needed, the operator will assist with forklift operation and other production support activities. The position offers a stable career with a four-day workweek, opportunities to work outdoors and around industrial operations, and plays an important role in keeping production moving. The company, Nutrition 101 LLC, is a leader in eco-friendly waste handling and innovative food lifecycle management solutions, turning food byproducts into sustainable resources.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.
- Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and move throughout the facility during the shift.
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures.
- Ability to safely operate industrial vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and other required safety equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous yard truck (yard jockey/yard spotter) experience.
- Forklift operating experience.
- Experience working in manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial environments.
Responsibilities
- Safely move trailers throughout the facility using a yard truck.
- Back trailers into designated processing bays.
- Transport completed trailers to the wash bay.
- Stage trailers throughout the yard for efficient production flow.
- Operate a forklift to move materials and support plant operations as needed.
- Perform equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns.
- Follow all company safety policies and food safety requirements.
- Work closely with the Processing Team to keep production running smoothly.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Consistent Monday-Thursday schedule
- Four-day workweek
- Stable, year-round employment
- Opportunities for advancement within the company
- Team-oriented work environment
- Meaningful work supporting sustainable food recovery and agriculture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
