Forklift Driver

Wisconsin Ag Connection; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team in Gillett, WI. This role involves the safe operation of electric and gas-powered forklifts to manage goods efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety and quality, ensuring that all operations comply with established guidelines. This company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401K, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive environment. If you are looking for a rewarding position in a dynamic team, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English is essential.
• Must pass the Seneca Forklift certification test.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Unload, load, and stack goods from trucks.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

English language proficiency

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Judgment and decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric forklifts

Gas forklifts

Job description

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Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 2,000 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libbys, Aunt Nellies, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.


Seneca Foods in Gillett, WI is currently seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team due to promotion. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off and much more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of electric or gas powered forklifts to and from various departments.

Responsibilities:

• Unload, load, transfer, and stack brite or finished goods and supplies from trucks, etc.
• Interpret shipping order or receiving report to determine item to be (un)loaded.
• Ability to stack and unstack pallets of products in rows, and up to 5 high.
• Haul to wrappers and operate wrappers for Brites.
• Load Railcars.
• Check product for quality, and proper shipping information.
• Daily inspection of vehicle before operating, corrects any low fluid levels.
• Track, input, change, and update data of inventory.
• Complies with proper weight distribution on rail cars and trucks.
• Ensure that GMPs (General manufacturing Practices), safety rules and regulations are being followed and enforced
• Maintains general houskeeping.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and write the English language
• Ability to pass the Seneca Forklift certification test.
• Basic knowledge of Forklifts.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Requires good judgement and decision making skills.
• 6-12 months of previous forklift experience helpful, but not necessary.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or call 585-495-4100.

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