CDL-A Forklift & Yard Operator - All Shifts

New York Ag Connection; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare coverage

Incentives

Job summary

Nestlé Dunkirk factory, located on Lake Erie's Chadwick Bay, is seeking a CDL-A Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator to safely operate forklifts and yard equipment and join a team proud of its heritage and the environment. The role requires pre-operational checks, drive-time safety, and coordination with dock teams in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

The position offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for growth in a long-standing plant with strong community ties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDL A with driving experience required.
• 6+ months experience of forklift or heavy equipment operation in warehouse, industrial, construction, or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, monitor and problem solve throughout the yard.
• Safely operate a forklift with duties such as loading and unloading trucks, line hauling, and stocking.
• Monitor storage reefer temperatures and fuel levels.
• Assist carrier drivers on premises.
• Perform preventative standard routines including lubrication, repairs, inspection, and identify defects to coordinate repairs.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Forklift operation

CDL A

Risk assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nestlé Dunkirk factory, located on Lake Erie's Chadwick Bay, is seeking a CDL-A Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator to safely operate forklifts and yard equipment and join a team proud of its heritage and the environment. The role requires pre-operational checks, drive-time safety, and coordination with dock teams in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

The position offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for growth in a long-standing plant with strong community ties.