Fork Truck Operator

Indiana Packers Corporation; Delphi (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training

Employee store discounts

Job summary

Indiana Packers Corporation in Delphi, IN, is seeking an experienced Fork Truck Operator for the 3rd shift at our wastewater treatment plant. You will safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, and stage materials while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role requires 12-hour shifts, a 2-2-3 rotation, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a physical.
• Valid forklift certification/license is preferred or can be obtained on hire.
• 1–2 years forklift experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution setting preferred.
• Ability to lift and push/pull 50–100 lbs.
• Must understand English instructions and inventory paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, and stage materials.
• Coordinate and assist in delivering and staging bulk chemicals for wastewater treatment.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report issues immediately.
• Maintain accurate records of materials moved and inventory levels.
• Follow safety policies, PPE usage, and quality standards.
• Assist with general warehouse duties including picking, packing, and housekeeping.
• Communicate with supervisors and team members to coordinate material flow.
• Support production and shipping schedules by ensuring timely movement of goods.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fork Truck Operator 3rd Shift

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is seeking an experienced Fork Truck Operator for our Delphi wastewater treatment plant. This position is responsible for material handling at the wastewater treatment plant. The Forklift Driver is responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, and stage materials and products. This position ensures the accurate and efficient flow of goods throughout the facility while adhering to all safety and quality standards. This position is integral to the facility and operations 24/7, 365.

The Fork Truck Operator position works 12-hour shifts 6:00 pm to 6:30 am working a 2-2-3 rotation. One week you work Monday, Thursday and Friday, and next week you work Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists in the delivery and staging of bulk chemicals for wastewater treatment.
• Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health and safety standards, as well as policies and procedures of the facility.
• Perform daily mobile equipment inspections and report any issues or malfunctions immediately.
• Maintain accurate records of materials moved, inventory levels, and completed tasks.
• Follow all facility safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of PPE.
• Assist with general warehouse duties, including picking, packing, and housekeeping, as required.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to coordinate material flow.
• Support production and shipping schedules by ensuring timely movement of goods.
• Control and clean up spills associated with your daily tasks.
• Document completed work as required by the supervisor.
• All employees are expected to adhere to their scheduled working hours and attend work consistently to ensure smooth operation and effective teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid forklift certification/license highly recommended (or ability to obtain upon hire). Previous forklift certification will received first consideration.
• Minimum 1-2 years of forklift experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment preferred.
• Able to lift and exert push and/or pull a force of 50 - 100 lbs.
• Understand and follow oral and written English instructions including inventory documents, company policies & procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, or overtime as needed.
• Upon offer applicant must successfully pass a physical assessment and drug screen.

This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on the site including exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud and hearing protection is required. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, and outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The position lifts heavy objects up to 100 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support without fatigue. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arms and fingers, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina and vision.

Application Process

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits and Pay

• Health insurance including three health care options (including an HSA)
• Two Dental Insurance Options
• Two Vision Options
• 401K plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive hourly wage.
• Monday-Friday with some weekend work.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Discounts on company products in our employee store.
• Opportunity to gain experience in the food processing industry.

This manufacturing position earns a competitive wage of $22.91 per hour for the third shift.

Our Company: Indiana Packers Corporation

Indiana Packers Corporation (IPC) is a fully integrated retail, food service and private label producer of fresh and processed meats company. IPC is majority owned, by Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan's largest trading company with more than 60,000 team members. As a company, we are growing; in the past five years, we've grown by more than 50% to almost 3,000 team members with 4 primary processing facilities. We value diversity, innovation, collaboration and those passionate about their jobs. Are you ready to step up to the challenge of launching your career with Indiana Packers?

Location

This factory position is in Delphi Indiana (6755 W 100 N Delphi, IN 46923), a short drive from Lafayette Indiana & Purdue University.

EOE, including Disability/Veteran

Hiring Immediately