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Forklift Operator

Nestlé Purina North America
Dunkirk, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

As a Forklift Operator on our Dunkirk team, you’ll perform a variety of tasks within our warehouse including loading trucks, unloading trucks, case picking product, and staging finished product being released from our packing area. You could work as a Line Hauler, Truck Loader and Unloader, or Case Pick Operator.

  • Operate forklift in a productive, safe manner, demonstrating initiative while maintaining adequate levels of productivity, utilization, and efficiency
  • Load and unload product in a safe manner and distributes the weight of the product in an accurate manner
  • Unload product as directed while visually inspecting for damaged and defective material
  • Case pick product and move finished product from the packing area
  • Build case pick pallets/loads of mixed product as needed
  • Perform daily maintenance check of forklift operation and turns in a written report to shift supervisor every day

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 years' of experience operating a forklift in a high-volume warehouse/distribution center environment

Other

  • Must be able to work nights and weekends

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $21.72 an hour to start. The pay progression plan follows: Introductory Stage 1 $23.50, Introductory Stage 2 $25.85, Bid Operator rate $33.82 when fully qualified. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID

344721

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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