Fork Truck Operator - Processing Department - 1st Shift

Ken's Foods; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken's Foods in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Fork Truck Operator to retrieve and stage raw materials for kitchen processing. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient material flow.

Starting pay is $24.00 per hour, with opportunities to grow in a family-owned company known for its flavor obsession and strong team culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• OSHA certificate or forklift license preferred.
• Employment contingent upon drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety, SQF, GMP, and housekeeping rules and regulations.
• Operate fork truck safely in a potentially hazardous environment (wet, sloped floors, heavy pedestrian traffic).
• Comprehend and follow processing schedules and product formula ingredient lists; ensuring correct raw materials are added and staged in a timely manner.
• Supply mixing decks with dry and raw materials, and to supply and remove in between setups.
• Responsible for proper use and maintenance of the scanning system.
• Constructive palletization of raw materials to ensure maximum utilization of mixing deck space.
• Daily safety and maintenance check of vehicle.
• Cleaning daily (removal of all drums/dries/raw goods, etc).
• Supplying and rotating raw materials, etc. on a daily basis.
• Properly and accurately completing paperwork.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA Certificate or forklift license

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Ken's Foods is a family owned business that takes pride in its roots. Ken's Foods, Inc was incorporated in 1958, and currently has plant operations in Marlborough, Massachusetts, McDonough, Georgia, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lebanon, Indiana. In addition, Ken's employs over 1000 employees nationally. To this day, Ken's is still owned by the same family, as they continue their tradition of flavor obsession. Joining Ken's Foods is becoming part of an enthusiastic team. Whether you're in our state-of-the-art facilities or in our corporate headquarters, you'll enjoy a warm company culture and get all the tools you will need to succeed in your career.

Summary

The Fork Truck Operator will retrieve and constructively stage raw materials for kitchen processing. The starting rate for this position is $24.00/hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following

• Follow all Safety, SQF, GMP, and housekeeping rules and regulations.
• Efficiently and safely operate fork truck in a potentially hazardous environment (wet, sloped floors, heavy pedestrian traffic)
• Comprehend and follow processing schedules and product formula ingredient lists; ensuring correct raw materials are added and staged in a timely manner
• Supply mixing decks with dry and raw materials, as well as to supply and remove in between setups
• Responsible for proper use and maintenance of the scanning system.
• Constructive palletization (both manually and with fork truck) of raw materials to ensure maximum utilization of mixing deck space
• Daily safety and maintenance check of vehicle
• Cleaning daily (removal of all drums/dries/raw goods, etc)
• Supplying and rotating raw materials, etc. on a daily basis
• Properly and accurately completing paperwork (safety/schedule list/rework)

Qualifications/Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

OSHA Certificate or prior fork truck license preferred.

Employment with Ken's Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.