Fork Truck Operator - Processing Department - Day Shift

Ken’s Foods, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ken’s Foods, Inc. is a family-owned company with roots in the industry and operations across multiple plants, including Marlborough, MA. This 1st shift Fork Truck Operator role focuses on retrieving and staging raw materials for kitchen processing while upholding safety standards.

The starting rate for this position is $24.00/hour, with a strong emphasis on reliable performance, adherence to procedures, and working in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to follow safety, SQF, GMP, and housekeeping rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate fork truck safely in a potentially hazardous environment.
• Follow processing schedules and manage raw materials accurately.
• Supply and stage materials for kitchen processing and cleaning duties.
• Complete paperwork and maintain equipment and area cleanliness.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fork truck 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

This is a 1st shift position. 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.