What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator 1st Shift position at Riceland Foods?
Forklift Driver
1st Shift 7am - 3pm
Job Location : Jonesboro, AR. Gee St. Warehouse
Riceland Overview
Riceland Foods and its family farmers have provided the world with wholesome, nutritious rice since 1921. Grown in the United States, our rice is known for its high quality and versatility, and that's why Riceland has become a trusted brand around the globe. Riceland is a cooperative, which means we are owned by our 5,500 family farmer members who are also our stockholders and growers.
Company Mission Statement
Riceland, a farmer owned cooperative, helps farmers feed the world, sustainably.
Job Description
Loading of all bag trucks, and boxcars with rice flour, unloading of all incoming materials.
Job Duties
Responsible for food safety by following HACCP and Food Safety policies / procedures. Responsible for plant safety by overseeing persons entering your work area, asking if you can assist them, and reporting unauthorized persons to your supervisor. Attend training as required or approved be supervisor.
Loading of all bag trucks and box cars daily, proper completion of all related paperwork daily, restack pallets of the product(50# and 100#), sanitations of warehouse area, completion of cleaning schedules, driving of forklifts (slip sheet and regular forklifts daily).
Education Requirements
Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination education and experience.
Company Benefits and Incentives
Medical insurance with low premiums
Free dental with medical insurance enrollment
Vision insurance with low premiums
Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings
Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)
Long term disability
Free short-term disability
Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents
Critical illness insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401 K with company match 4% of an employee's 5%
Paid training programs
PTO & Paid Holidays
Riceland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Riceland Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
