Distribution Operator 2 / Forklift (Second shift)

Post Holdings, Inc.; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator in Lenox, Iowa. The role requires operating a small industrial vehicle, adhering to safety rules, and supporting food safety and quality across shifts.

You will attend pre-shift meetings, perform daily inspections, and collaborate with office staff to ensure accurate shipments and orderly warehouses. GMPs, sanitation, and safety are mandatory throughout the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training and forklift certification required.
• Reading, writing and speaking English required.
• Strong math and configuration skills required.
• Ability to analyze situations for safe, efficient decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Attend pre-shift meetings and inspect forklift daily.
• Ship and receive products with accurate documentation and QA checks.
• Monitor floor safety and enforce policies to reduce hazards.
• Complete paperwork accurately and follow customer instructions.
• Coordinate with office staff to resolve discrepancies and ensure clean, organized warehouse.
• Maintain GMPs, sanitation, and overall food safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

English literacy

Math skills

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

PIT forklift certification

Tools

PIT training

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Lenox, Iowa and often called the "Pearl of the Prairie" is where you can find small town living, focused on family and friends, with big city amenities not far from reach in Des Moines, Omaha, and Kansas City. Located in southwest Iowa, Taylor county, with a population of around 1400, the Lenox area reaches far beyond the city limits with beautiful and productive fields of corn, beans, and other croplands. Lenox holds an amazing four day Rodeo every July and is home to a beautiful 36-9 hole golf course, several fishing and boating lakes, great area hunting, a beautiful city park with swimming pool, and many picnic parks. The MFI location in Lenox produces primarily pre-cooked egg patties. With its friendly atmosphere, safe environment, and progressive spirit, Lenox is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

Responsibilities

The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving materials to and from proper storage areas by operating a small industrial vehicle. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

This position will have the shift hours of 4:30pm to 1:30am, or end of daily production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend pre-shift meetings, including stretching as a group.
• Drive forklift in a safe and productive manner.
• Complete the daily forklift inspection and remove the lift from service if a defect is detected.
• Ship and receive product damage free and accurately by completing the Quality Reassurance Checks.
• Monitor the floor for safety concerns or infractions and act appropriately.
• Complete all documents and paperwork completely and accurately.
• Fill customer orders accurately and follow the customer’s special instructions.
• Work very closely with the office staff to ensure discrepancies and issues are completed accurately.
• Ensure warehouse is organized, clean, damages are taken care of and pallets are off the floor and placed into bins.
• Promote teamwork within your team and between teams by communicating in a positive and pleasant manner.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or G.E.D or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful completion of Powered Industrial Truck training program and pass the forklift certification.
• Effectively read, write and speak English.
• Strong math and configuration skills are necessary
• Ability to analyze situations and make the best decision which benefits the company without jeopardizing the health and well-being of the employee.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Minimum of six months experience in a palletized warehouse environment is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Certification is preferred but is not required at the time of hire. All distribution operators will be provided with company approved P.I.T. training /certification at the start of employment.

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