What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator (3:00a - 11:30a) position at Nature's Bakery?
Pay: Starting at $21.40 - $500 sign-on bonus - 5% bonus for meeting quarterly goals
Overtime as needed AND Occasional Saturdays when production is running.
As a standing Forklift Operator, you are an essential team member responsible for operating power equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, load, unload, pick, and count merchandise while holding accountability for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.
Why would you want this job?
- Growth Opportunities (Career Progression)
- We believe in developing people and careers. Our approach? Enhancing personal and professional lives with our commitment to growth through encouragement, acknowledgement and a focus on promoting from within.
- Incredible benefits (health insurance is $10!) attainable bonuses. Air conditioned & safe working environment.
- Our Health & Wellness platform continues to grow.
What will you get to do?
- Operating power equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, load, unload, pick, and count merchandise.
- Work on a standing forklift operator and be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.
- Unloading/loading trucks using dock stocker & pallet jacks.
- Shipping & receiving ingredients and finished goods.
- Stocking racks, push back racks and shuttle racks up to 25 feet high using dock stockers and reach trucks.
- Stocking & clearing the production lines
- Using RF guns to correctly complete inventory moves – one at a time.
Experience that will help you succeed
- Standing forklift experience
- Manufacturing/warehouse experience
- Food/beverage experience a bonus
What it's like at Nature's Bakery
- Safety. Safety is a top priority for us. We provide protective gear and training to ensure a safe work environment.
- Surroundings. You'll work around moving machines – mixers, conveyor belts, and forklifts.
- Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs, walking around, or climbing stairs.
- Temperature. We are climate controlled. When the weather outside is undesirable, the temperature inside our facility is controlled, so you stay safe and comfortable.
- Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for safety. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required.
- Career growth. Most of our current Operations managers, supervisors and leads have risen through the ranks and been promoted from within.
The Good Stuff – Benefits
Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:
- 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
- Paid vacation (40 hours)
- Paid time off (40 hours)
- Holiday pay (11 days)
- Paid short-term disability
- Paid life insurance
- Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
- Wellness Benefits and Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
EEO
We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.
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