Climate-Controlled Forklift Operator — 1st Shift

Marzetti Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate controlled facility

Job summary

Marzetti Company is seeking a Stand-Up Forklift Operator for our Kentucky facility. The role involves receiving, shipping, transferring and storing raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products using powered industrial trucks to ensure safe, organized inventory and continuous production.

The position requires 1–2 years of experience operating hi-lo/stand-up forklifts in a manufacturing environment, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain industrial truck and lift operating certification and safely maintain per company and OSHA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – verbally & written – to Team Members, Management, Customers and Vendors.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, working knowledge of computer and scanning inventory systems and good math skills are required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in operating hi-lo, stand-up fork truck, power jack and shrink wrap equipment in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
• Ensures receipt of raw materials, packaging materials and finished products.
• Replenishes supplies of packaging and raw materials to production areas as needed.
• Unloads inbound materials and inspects containers for damage and documents accurately.
• Stores all bulk warehoused items safely and accurately in designated areas.
• Returns production materials to appropriate warehouse racks after use.
• Wraps and prepares finished product pallets for shipping.
• Rotates raw and packaging materials upon receipt and when returning to storage after use.
• Ensures all raw materials containers are properly labeled, stored appropriately and inventoried in system accurately.
• Identifies products to be shipped, verifies label and codes, loads appropriate amount onto trucks to be shipped.
• Enters information for inventory of products corresponding to amount received and shipped accurately and timely using computer equipment.
• Determines labeling requirements and ensures accuracy.
• Seals trailers for shipment after product loaded and final verification process completed.
• Effectively and thoroughly trains new and current employees on proper procedures and functions of position.
• Fills in for other Warehousers when necessary.
• Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Management

Skills

Effective communication

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory scanning systems

Job description

Marzetti Company is seeking a Stand-Up Forklift Operator for our Kentucky facility. The role involves receiving, shipping, transferring and storing raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products using powered industrial trucks to ensure safe, organized inventory and continuous production.

The position requires 1–2 years of experience operating hi-lo/stand-up forklifts in a manufacturing environment, and a high school diploma or GED.