What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cold Warehouse Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift position at Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.?
Description
Lactalis US Yogurt is currently seeking candidates to join our Warehouse Team.
Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.
If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!
At Lactalis US Yogurt, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.
From your PASSION to ours
As a Warehouse I, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to picking cases of yogurt based on customer order using a pallet jack or forklift. The role includes picking cases of yogurt based on customer order using a pallet jack or forklift. Additionally, the Warehouse I will collaborate with team members in the warehouse, industrial or supply chain teams to align duties with the company's goals and values.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Use of handheld scanners is required.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time in a cold environment is required.
- Requires the ability to flex schedule as needed to meet business demands, including nights and/or weekends.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
Schedule:
- 10 hour shifts
- Tuesday - Friday 3:30pm - 2:00am
We have AMAZING benefits!
- We invest 3% of your annual salary into your 401K - even if you do not participate in the program! The company will also match up to 4% of your contributions. (that's up to 7% company contribution to YOUR future!).
- Referral Bonus programs ($750-2000!!!)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- FSA & HSA programs
- Education Assistance Program
- PTO and holiday pay
- 5% Shift differential
Requirements
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Accurately pick SKU, quantity of product and best-buy-date (BBD) with handheld scanner at established rate.
- Safely, accurately, and efficiently operate pallet jack and fork-lift.
- Assemble stable pallets according to customer specifications.
- Wrap, label and stage pallets for shipment.
- Move finished pallet to assigned location in the Warehouse.
- Participate with inventory counts.
- Rework and/or handpack product as required to meet customer requirements according to business needs.
- Maintain a clean working area. Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality, as applicable and defined in plant and department procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to audit preparation, inventory preparation, safety programs etc.
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- Prior experience operating a stand-up forklift preferred
- Well organized and detail oriented
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer and math skills
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
- Ability to operate in a team environment.
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
