Forklift Driver

Winland Foods, Inc.; Truesdell (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and growth opportunities

Benefits starting day one

Job summary

Winland Foods, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Driver in Kenosha, WI. The role requires operating a fork truck safely, supporting warehouse functions, and maintaining food safety practices.

Training is provided, and there is a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule from 6am to 6:30pm with a $1 night differential on top of the base pay. Ideal candidates have good attendance and the ability to read/write in English; prior forklift experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable with a good attendance record.
• Read and write in English.
• Willing to train; No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Complete safety inspections and reports.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist in picking, loading, unloading, receiving, and inventory control in various warehouse zones.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Kenosha management.

Skills

Reliability

Reading & writing (English)

Willingness to learn

Tools

SAP

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full time Forklift Operator position• Location: Kenosha, WI - 6819 77th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53142 Note: onlineapplications accepted only.• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts – 6am – 630pm• Requirement: No experience is necessary. Willing to train!• Pay Rate: $25.10 plus $1 per hour for shift differential for night shift• Perks: Winland Foods invests in our employees with training and growthopportunities, but the benefits don’t stop there. We offer a comprehensivebenefits package effective on your first day.Employee Type:Full timeLocation:WI KenoshaJob Type:Production GroupJob Posting Title:Forklift DriverJob Description:Actively participate in maintaining a Food Safe environment for our ST Specialty Plant and our customers.Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Guidelines.Take pride in maintaining “Ready to Tour and Safety Aware Environment”Participate in improvement projects to support Continuous Improvement.Must be dependable and have good attendance recordDrive a fork truck safely and efficiently, also filling out required safety inspection reportMust be able to read and write in EnglishKeep work area clean and presentableBe able to fulfill duties in any of the warehouse areas including, but not limited to – picking product for orders, loading trucks, unloading trucks, receiving product in, inventory control, hand piling product, cleaningWork in other departments as assignedPerform any other duties as directed by any member of the Kenosha management teamPerform all transactions accurately and efficiently in SAPResponsible for reporting any food safety or quality issues to Supervisor as well as the following specific duties involving food safety and qualityOther duties may be assigned.EEO Statement:Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.