Forklift Driver - Receiving

Shearer's Foods; Brewster (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer's Foods is seeking a Forklift Operator- Receiver for the day shift (7:30 am – 3:30 pm). The position pays an hourly rate of $20.55 and is part of the Raw Materials team, focusing on safe handling and accurate material transfers from trailers to storage locations.

The role requires ability to lift up to 80 pounds, willingness to obtain forklift and other equipment certifications, and flexibility to perform duties across finished goods, raw materials, and inventory management as needed.

Qualifications

• Some warehouse work experience preferred.
• Willing and able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Accepts other duties as assigned, including but not limited to; flexing between finished goods, raw materials and inventory management as needed.

Responsibilities

• The Receiver will work as part of the Raw Materials team to ensure that daily safety, quality and production goals are met.
• The Receiver will verify that the correct raw materials and quantities are scanned to and from the trailer and transferred into the proper storage locations.
• Ensuring all storage of raw materials aligns with company standards and expectations.
• Must be willing to be certified in the operation of forklifts, floor scrubbers, propane exchange/refill, scissor or boom lifts.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Lift up to 80 pounds

Day shift availability

Tools

Forklift operation

Floor scrubber operation

Propane exchange/refill

Scissor/boom lifts

Job description

Overview

Shearer's Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer's is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer's has been awarded the food industry's highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer's is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer's Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable-and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

Responsibilities

Forklift Operator- Receiver

Day shift 730am to 330pm

Hourly Rate $20.55

The primary function of the Receiver will work as part of the Raw Materials team to ensure that daily safety, quality and production goals are met. The Receiver will be responsible for verifying that the correct raw materials and quantities are scanned to and from the trailer and transferred into the proper storage locations. Ensuring all storage of raw materials aligns with the company standards and expectations. Must be willing to be certified in the operation of forklifts, floor scrubbers, propane exchange/refill, scissor or boom lifts.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table

• Some warehouse work experience preferred
• Willing and able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Accepts other duties as assigned, including but not limited to; flexing between finished goods, raw materials and inventory management as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $20.55/Hr. - USD $20.55/Hr.