Distribution Fork Truck Driver

General Mills; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

General Mills in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a Distribution Clerk for 12‑hour night shifts (7 pm–7 am). You will unload trailers into the ASRS, maintain HAACP/GMP documentation, and stage materials for production and outbound orders.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. Starting pay is $25.66 per hour with benefits including vacation, holidays, 401(k) match, health/dental/life insurance, and great PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unload raw material from trailers into the ASRS and maintain HAACP documentation.
• Receive spice, date manufacture, and store pallets using FIFO.
• Inspect start-up/shutdown and sampling procedures for oils; follow HAACP and GMP docs.
• Load finished cubes to product orders and stage for outbound shipments.
• Deliver materials to Operations and manage staging of packaging materials.
• Troubleshoot ASRS, labelers, stretch wrappers, conveyors, and Red Prairie equipment.
• Assist in UPS shipments and cycle counts; keep work area clean and safe.

Skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWWe exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.POSITION OVERVIEWDistribution Clerk Position – Milwaukee, WIStarting Pay: $25.66/per hour12-hour shifts | 2-2-3 Schedule PatternWhy Join Our TeamOur Milwaukee manufacturing site is located in a big city, with big city amenities, but with a lower cost than most. Our site was originally owned by the Gardetto family, who created Gardetto’s by using any broken breadsticks leftover in their plant combined with seasonings! Employees value our employee appreciation events, family events, and all employee sporting events and watch events. We have the Chex Club that puts on events once a month for employees. At General Mills, we encourage growth for our employees, and our site offers many opportunities for job growth. Our products include Gardettos, Bugles, Chex Mix, and Muddy Buddys.What We Have to Offer$25.66/per hour starting pay15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually11 paid holidays401(k) matchHealth Insurance includes medical, dental, and lifeGreat paid time off benefits and much more!Your Work Schedule and Shift InformationCurrently hiring for night shift (7 pm to 7 am), but needs to be open to working off-shifts when needed.12-hour shifts (7 pm to 7 am)Schedule Pattern: 2-2-3 Schedule – on-shift for 2 days, off-shift for 2 days, on-shift 3 for days, etc.Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidaysPlant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESAs part of our manufacturing team, you will:Create high-quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDEUse TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facilityWork with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing itCHALLENGE yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunityUnload raw material components from a trailer into the ASRS and maintain the HAACP inspection procedure and documentation.Receive spice and properly mark the date of manufacture on each pallet, then store each pallet using FIFO (first in, first out).Inspect proper start-up, shutdown, and sampling procedures for receiving bulk oils. Ensure the completion of HAACP and GMP’s procedures and documentation. Responsible for executing oil spill procedures.Properly inspect outbound trailers using HAACP inspection procedure and documentation. Followed by loading finished cubes to a product to truck order. Knowledgeable in the completion of the outbound order and the staging of finished cubes into the proper bay roll.Deliver materials to the Operations as needed to support production.Offload finished stretched wrapped cubes from the end of the conveying system and staging on the floor or on top of the same SKU cube (double stack). Able to change ribbon, label stock and stretch film when necessary.Verify, unload, stage, and store inbound packaging materials consisting of corrugated, film pouch and other miscellaneous items into their proper locations.Properly stage-packaging materials for the production floor according to the daily production schedule.Capable of troubleshooting issues associated with the ASRS, labelers, Lantech stretch wrapper, conveying systems and Red Prairie equipment.Ensure the delivery of UPS packages to the proper personnel. Also, capable of setting up UPS outbound shipments.Load recycled totes, wooden pallets, and bailed scrap plastic or corrugated into the predetermined supplier’s trailers.Repackage damaged goods, as directed by the Distribution lead person or team leader.Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.Maintain a clean and organized work area. Responsible for the cleaning of forklifts, conveying and stretch wrapping systems, racking and warehouse floor and dock area. Proficient in the operation of a floor scrubber.Maintain forklift Certification in current status with good safety record and successful completion of all initial and re-certification testing. Assure that all vehicles are inspected on a daily basis.Assist in cycle counting and physical inventory as requested by inventory analysis.Receive and issue packaging materials utilizing Red Prairie system.Complete additional work assignments as assigned by Team Leader.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment is requiredAbility to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfacesAbility to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platformsAbility to wear protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment - PPE) such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net, and gloves (when required)Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environmentAbility to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditionsWilling to work around industrial high-speed moving machineryAbility to work with allergens that might be present in a food environmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in a manufacturing/production environmentELIGIBILITYApplicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career: