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Forklift Operator

Nestlé
Kaukauna, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/25/2025
Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Pay-$24.02/hour

Shift Differential - $1.00

Shift Hours-3:00pm-11:30pm Tuesday-Saturday

POSTION OVERVIEW:

The Warehouse Operator/Forklift Operator position’s primary function is to maximize the selection and loading process of Nestlé products by ensuring accurate orders, meeting set target rates per hour, and ensuring product integrity and quality standards are maintained throughout the loading process. The role is also responsible for using various inventory and tracking systems, as well as recognizing waste and adjusting execution accordingly.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Safely operate a powered industrial truck (forklift) during work stream processes of order selecting and loading. Complete and maintain internal forklift certification process.
  • Accurately and efficiently load finished product onto delivery trucks while also maintaining accurate quality inspection forms.
  • Prepare all required documentation to maintain the highest quality finished product for our customers
  • Maintain performance expectations with respect to key performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve distribution center operations
  • Must be able to recognize waste (wasted labor, time, moves, product, etc.) within the distribution center, adjust accordingly and aid with developing action plans to drive continues improvement.
  • Learn inventory and tracking systems, including: EWM (Wave Control, Replenishment, Stock Moves, Inventory adjustments) and SAP (Dock & Yard, Transportation Planning, D-note creation, etc.).
  • Communicate directly with co-workers on issues, openly share ideas with others, encourage performance in others, give feedback when needed, and train new employees when applicable. Effective communication with Workflow Coordinators and Operations Supervisors to maintain product flow and prevent distribution disruptions.
  • Conduct activities in a safe manner, follow corporate safety guidelines and requirements, use personal protective equipment and proactively address any unsafe conditions observed. Maintain housekeeping and safety compliance, inspection ready at all times.

JOB ESSENTIALS/ ATTRIBUTES:

  • Ability to effectively document product fills with accuracy.
  • Maintain a safe operating record for powered industrial equipment.
  • Ability to practice safe working habits at all times.
  • Initiative: Self-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm. Takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
  • Energy: Maintains high activity/productivity level. Operates with sense of urgency, efficiency, effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time.
  • Stress Tolerance: Maintains stable and professional performance under pressure or opposition.
  • Detail: Strives to understand the details. Balances, analyzes and takes appropriate action. Solid planning, detail oriented and organization skills.
  • Communication: Presents ideas effectively, actively listens, and works across functional boundaries with the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and third party carriers. Ability to influence others.
  • Teamwork: Can work in group or alone; oriented towards the good of the whole. Contain ability to build rapport and good working relationship with co-workers.
  • Manage job professionally and with a high level of organization.
  • Ability to effectively deal with change and adversity in the work place, and work in a fast paced environment.
  • Demonstrate ability to deliver consistent results while building organization capabilities.
  • Ability to respond to change with positive attitude, offer suggestions for improvements to increase effectiveness of change, support new initiatives, and maintain an open mind.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & EDUCATION LEVEL:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work
  • Successful completion of post offer background checks and drug screen
  • Willing to work assigned schedule that may include weekends, Holidays and required over-time as specific to role
  • Must possess basic math and computer skills
  • Ability to work safely
  • Ability to read, write, understand and speak English
  • Experience using warehouse equipment preferred, such as forklift, rider pallet jacks, bomber, etc.
  • Ability to lift 40lbs repetitively. Ability to stand for 6-8 hours per shift
  • 2 or more years of warehouse experience preferred; Freezer/refrigerated environment a plus

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.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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