Forklift Driver - Lawrence Plant
Posted Date : Jan 21, 2025
Requisition Number : 124130
Location : Lawrence, KS
We are mixing up something new in Lawrence, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot's Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot's Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to come be a part of our team in the Lawrence, KS location.
Pay :
- Starting at $19.75 / hr
- Shift differential of $2 / hour for overnight shifts
- Up to $1 / hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment
Total Rewards :
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Starting Day 1401(k) Retirement Plan- with generous company matchPaid Time offShifts :
2-2-3 schedule, every other weekend off (working 3 days one week : Sun, Wed, Thurs, and 4 days the next week : Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat)12hr night shift available (6pm-6am)Candidate Process :
Please note- communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address
Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interviewJob Summary
Responsible for staging, loading, and unloading finished product and raw materials as well as, stocking and maintaining warehouse inventory.
Duties and Responsibilities
Safely operate all Material Handling Equipment and perform the necessary safety checks prior to operatingAlways maintain food safety awareness and immediately report any issues to managementReceive material in from vendors, customers, or other warehouses accurately and promptlyVerify the quantity, lot, and description of materials received by checking against the packing list and / or Bill of Lading (report / record any discrepancies)Perform all necessary inspections and verificationsCorrectly attach identifying tag or labels to materials as neededSafely and accurately place materials on shelves, in racks, or other designated storage areas to maintain the identity of preserved food, FIFO picking philosophy, and orderlinessMake all necessary transactions within S4 Hana to ensure inventory accuracy and lot control is always maintainedComprehend the reading of shipping & receiving documents, gauges, schedules, and dispatchesAccurate and timely staging of finished goods and raw materialsAccurate and timely loading of materials onto containers, trailers, vans, and / or carsMove materials in and out of storage safely and without damageCheck shipping documents for accuracy prior to making copies for the driverClean and maintain work area per the daily checklist and master sanitation schedule (MSS).Provide on-the-job training to new employeesOther duties as assignedQualifications
Forklift certification, M.H.E. CertificationRequired Skills / Abilities
Ability to read, write and comprehend EnglishBasic reading, writing and arithmetic skills requiredHigh school diploma or GEDPrevious forklift experience- Sit down (2 years preferred)Manual dexterity required for operating machineryAbility to lift up to 50 pounds required
Salary : $2 - $20
