Production Forklift Operator (days)

Shoreline Fruit is the largest tart cherry producer in North America operating over 6000 acres of cherry orchards in Michigan, growing and processing over 50 million pounds of cherries each year. We are a grower owned company built from two families' stories filled with pride and hard work that continues to grow in its reach of customers locally and around the globe. Working at our production facility, you will be joining the team that processes the finest cherry products and other dried fruits available anywhere in the world. We are dedicated to the continuous improvement of our people, processes and products.

We are looking for dependable, team-oriented people to join our production crew working hard, having fun, and continually building a better workplace.

Night Shift: 6:45 AM - 7:00 PM in a 4-days on, 4-days off rotating cycle.

Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package and career advancement!

• Competitive pay
• Performance review and merit increase after 90 days!
• Health, Dental, Life and Vision insurances and Flexible Spending Accounts available after 60 days of employment
• 401K w/company matching available after 6 months
• 2 weeks Paid Time Off 7 paid holidays
• Voluntary overtime is available

Position Summary:

Safely and efficiently operate a forklift, working as a team to move raw and finished goods materials in the production, packaging, storage, and concentrate areas in our Williamsburg facility.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• The Forklift operator is expected to operate the forklift and other equipment in a safe and efficient manner following company procedures and processes.
• Moving infusion bins, pallets, totes both empty and full to production lines, infusion rooms, concentrate departments and storage areas to include coolers, and docks.
• Staging product and packaging materials for drier and pack lines.
• Assemble and stage empty WIP product totes.
• Complete required documentation verifying WIP tote weights in an accurate and timely manner.
• Clean and sanitize bins when required.
• Remove waste product emptying into a compactor.
• Use a computer to set average weights of infused fruit.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping pallet area and workstations neat.
• Conducts consistent visual inspection of finished product removing any foreign or extraneous matter to include pits and stems.
• Be an incredible team member and help different areas of production as needed.
• Ensure prompt start time at the beginning of shift and after breaks. Adhere to applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.

Experience, Education & Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year forklift experience, previous experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• Successful completion of Shoreline Fruit Forklift Qualifications and training program.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Spatial awareness.
• Able to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Capable of working independently without supervision.
• Clear communication (oral and written) skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Job requires getting on and off the forklift regularly throughout the shift.

Shoreline Fruit is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.