Forklift Driver

General Mills; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

10 days vacation annually

11 paid company holidays

Job summary

General Mills in Belvidere, IL is hiring a Forklift Driver to support our manufacturing operations. You will operate forklifts, move raw materials and finished goods, and assist with inbound/outbound shipments while following all safety procedures. Starting pay is $22.01 per hour, with a $2.00 per hour night-shift differential.

Shifts are 12 hours on a rotating 2-on/5-off or 5-on/2-off schedule. The role includes comprehensive benefits, opportunities to grow, and a strong safety-mindset in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience; Forklift license/certification or willing to obtain one.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfaces.
• Willing and able to adhere to all PPE and grooming requirements for a food manufacturing environment.
• Able to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet conditions and around high-speed machinery.

Responsibilities

• Store raw materials, ingredients, and finished product.
• Manage inbound and outbound shipments.
• Support production needs.
• Operate forklifts within production and warehouse operations.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWWe exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.POSITION OVERVIEWForklift Driver - Belvidere, ILStarting Pay: $22.01/hour$2.00/hour additional shift differential pay (night shift)12-hour shifts | 2 on / 5 off, 5 on / 2 off scheduleWhy Join Our TeamLocated in Boone County in Northern Illinois, our Belvidere General Mills manufacturing site has around 650 team members who help make food the world loves. We operate in a dynamic business environment with a culture that values safety, teamwork, wellness, and more! Team members value our family-oriented environment, culture of teamwork, great wellness programs, employee giveaways, and family appreciation days. General Mills encourages growth for our employees. If you want to be part of a team that will learn and grow, develop leadership skills, drive results quickly, work within a safety-mindset, and expand your technical capabilities, then GMI is a great place to start! Our products include Lara Bar, soft-baked bars, Nature Valley chewy & crunchy granola bars, Fruit by the Foot, and packaged cereal.What We Have to Offer$22.01/hour starting pay$2.00/hour additional pay for night shift10 days (120 hours) vacation annually11 paid company holidays401(k) with company matchHealth Insurance includes medical, dental, vision, and lifeGreat paid time off benefits and much more!Your Work Schedule and Shift Information12-hour shiftsDay shift: 6:00 am – 6:00 pmNight shift: 6:00 pm – 6:00 amRotating crew pattern: 2 days on / 5 days off, 5 days on / 2 days offMust be willing to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as neededPlant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESAs part of our manufacturing team, you will:Be responsible for storage of raw material, ingredients, and finished productManage inbound and outbound shipmentsSupport production needsCreate high-quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDEUse TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facilityWork with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing itCHALLENGE yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunityOperate forklifts within production and warehouse operationsSelect, prepare, and load product for outbound shipment per customer specificationsReceive, unload, and inspect inbound ingredients/packaging materialsParticipate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performanceAssist in training new employeesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GEDForklift experience; Forklift license/certification or willing to obtain oneAbility to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfacesAbility to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platformsAbility to wear protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment - PPE) such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net, and gloves (when required)Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environmentAbility to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditionsWilling to work around industrial high-speed moving machineryAbility to work with allergens that might be present in a food environmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSManufacturing or production experienceELIGIBILITYApplicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career: