Forklift Operator

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Forklift Operator to support our distribution operations at our facilities. This entry-level role involves loading, unloading, and moving product, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long shifts, and collaborating with warehouse teams to meet daily shipping needs.

Second shift opens at 5pm with full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent Preferred.
• 1-3 years of shipping or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move heavy trays.

Responsibilities

• Take actions to ensure food safety and quality system integrity.
• Report and prevent food safety/quality issues.
• Follow Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and audits.
• Load trucks with proper variety quantities and routes.
• Know product locations on shipping dock and tray counts.
• Keep work area clean and perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance and ability to stand/walk for long shifts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Let's Bake - Help Us Make America's Favorite Baked Goods - Entenmann's

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Forklift Operator

The Forklift Driver is an entry level position within our distribution department at our bakeries. They are responsible for the front-line distribution operations that perform various duties including moving stacks of product, using pick to light programs or voice activated equipment, filling orders, loading and unloading trucks, etc.

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

• $24.30 per hour.
• Full benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan.
• 2nd Shift Opening (Start Time: 5pm).

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the food safety and food quality system.
• Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
• Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits.
• Load trucks and routes with proper amount of each variety.
• Have knowledge of where products are located on shipping dock.
• Have knowledge of how much of each variety is in each tray.
• Keep empty trays available for wrapping personnel.
• Unload product and/ or empty trays from incoming transports.
• Keep the work area clean.
• Perform any other job-related duties assigned to them by their supervisor or lead person.
• Regular dependable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Requires lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, excessive walking and constant standing.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we need from you:

• High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent Preferred.
• 1-3 years of shipping or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to use a hand truck, two-wheel dolly, or other equipment to move product.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and must also adapt to frequent changes that occur on the production line.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stack and/or carry trays, push/pull stacks of product, etc.
• Must be able to work around various food machinery equipment.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to stand and/or stoop for the full shift (typically 12 hours).
• Ability to work in a loud, hot work environment.
• Willing to work irregular and/or rotating shifts, including split days off (non-consecutive days off).
• Ability to work holidays and weekends. Must be at least 18 years of age.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.