Fork lift operator

Job Summary :

Newly Weds Foods is a global food ingredient manufacturer providing products to some of the biggest brand names in the country! We are looking for a set-up employee who puts ingredients together for batches which is similar to pulling ingredients together for a super-sized recipe except you'll be using a fork lift to move these ingredients around! The set-up employee performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting production goals for customer orders by accurately selecting and weighing ingredients for blending.

Benefits :

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life / AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term / Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Essential Functions :

• Consistently select correct ingredients and provide accurate amounts of bulk ingredients per batch requirements.
• Provide accurate weights of partial ingredients per batch requirements.
• Stage ingredients on pallets for blending.
• Follow established Allergen Control Program Procedures as it applies to shipping, receiving and warehousing
• Must be able lift up to 75 pounds continuously
• Must assist in inventory and cycle counts
• Must follow good manufacturing practices, and be responsible for sanitation of assigned area.
• Must follow all Safety Rules and is able to safely operate a forklift
• Cooperates in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment
• Works with supervisor and QC when there is an issue with ingredients

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years warehouse experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to comfortably operate standard warehouse equipment, including proficient operation of standup forklift and load move system.

Work Environment :

The job is performed in the warehouse and production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.

Disclaimer : The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Last updated : 2024-02-25