What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Forklift Operator - Overnight Shift position at DeLallo?
DeLallo is seeking candidates for a Forklift Operator on the Overnight Shift for our production facility. Primary responsibilities of this role is the use of a stand-up fork lift and other equipment to move food ingredients and packaged finished goods through the facility and to assist in the production process as needed. This is a full-time position.
Schedule: Sunday through Thursday: 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM: weekends and overtime, as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a stand-up forklift to move ingredients and finished goods
- Assist in the daily set-up and operation of the equipment as the production schedule dictates
- Maintain a steady pace and adjust as needed to match production speed requirements
- Assist with all production responsibilities, as needed
- Maintain proper levels of supplies to line and proper flow of product through various packaging stages
- Stack product or boxes of product on pallets
- Pick and return items to inventory accurately
- After completion of production run, clean and sanitize equipment and work area
- All other tasks as assigned or required
Job Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work with products that may contain gluten, cheese, tree nuts and other food allergens
- Must be able to obtain a forklift certification and also pass a Safe Food assessment
- Demonstrate a high attention to detail
- Willingness to wear company issued uniform, safety shoes, and PPE as required
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, twist, pull, push, and stoop
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to work in refrigerated work environment
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment with all personality types
- High School diploma or equivalent
WHY DELALLO
Youll be working in an environment with an abundance of opportunities to learn the production business and be afforded other career growth opportunities. You will work with an amazing team that helps and supports one another to make sure that the job gets done and done right.
COMPENSATION
- Competitive wages
- Bi-weekly pay
- 401k with company match
TIME OFF
- Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired)
- Paid holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
HEALTH INSURANCE & ANCILLARY BENEFITS (available after 14 days for full time employees)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
- Hospital Indemnity
- Term Life Insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Free flu shots (all employees)
LIFE EVENTS
- Short- term and Long-term disability
- Accident
- Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Career Advancement
- Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
- Training & Development
- Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
- Individualized Intern Development
TEAM MEMBER PERKS
- Referral Program
- On-Line Purchase Discount
Founded in 1950, the George DeLallo Company is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of specialty Italian and Mediterranean foods. As pioneers and leaders of the industry, we have expanded from our beginnings in Jeannette, PA, as a roadside Italian marketplace to multiple locations. Our corporate office and distribution center is in Mount Pleasant, PA, where we lead our national sales teams and operate our fleet to service customers. We operate three olive and antipasto production facilities in Mount Pleasant, Penn, PA, and Oroville, CA. In addition, we own and operate our very own olive orchard in Oroville, CA, as well as an industrial bakery in Bridgeville, PA.
The tenured team at DeLallo is enthusiastic about the continued growth and innovation of our company. Because our owners participate in day-to-day operations, dedicated team members who exhibit a strong work ethic, teamwork and professionalism are recognized and can more rapidly further their careers. As our company continues to grow, so does our need to build a solid team who offers experience, education and specialization to key fields of operation and who can continue to drive innovation. DeLallo provides quality products and programs to create partnerships with customers, to build brand loyalty with consumers and to give employees a sense of pride in the products that they bring to the marketto delight their neighbors with innovative, authentic and wholesome foods.
