Fork Lift Operator

Darling Ingredients; Ravenna (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Darling Ingredients is seeking a Forklift Operator to help maintain the freezer, load outbound and unload inbound shipments, and keep inventory orderly. You will track shipments using written and computerized documents and assist with organizing existing stock.

Typical schedule is 5:00am to 2:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, with responsibilities that emphasize safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced facility environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• One year of forklift experience required.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound customers
• Unload inbound customers
• Keep freezer clean and organized
• Complete BOL's and movement forms via computerized documents
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Reading & Writing

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for helping to maintain and keep the freezer clean; loading and unloading incoming and outbound loads. Track shipments via written and computerized documents. Also helps with organizing and maintaining existing inventory.

Schedule - 5:00am to 2:30 PM Monday to Thursday

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Load outbound customers
• Unload inbound customers
• Keep freezer clean and organized
• Complete BOL's and movement forms via computerized documents
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• One year of forklift experience required.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail
• Must be able to perform tasks that include reading, writing and mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

Working Environment

None Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51% Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold

Physical Demands

None Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51%

Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.

Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.

Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery.

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.

Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.

Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.

Weight and Force Demands

None Occasionally = up to 20% Frequently = 21% to 50% Constantly = at least 51% Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds More than 100 pounds

Vision Demands

Required No special vision requirements Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus