Forklift Operator

Nestlé S.A.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Nestlé Purina in Denver, CO is hiring a Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move product in a fast-paced warehouse. You will operate sit-down or stand-up forklifts, verify quantities, and use RF scanning to ensure accurate inventory.

The role requires 1+ years of forklift experience, a high school diploma, weekend work, and strict adherence to safety standards in a high-volume environment. Nestlé Purina offers competitive pay, benefits, and incentives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ years forklift experience in a high-volume distribution center or warehouse.
• RF scanner experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load/unload, pick cases, and stage finished goods.
• Verify quantities using RF equipment and ensure accurate paperwork.
• Rotate stock using FIFO and conduct daily forklift maintenance checks.
• Move finished product to designated bins in a timely manner.
• Identify damaged or defective materials and report issues promptly.
• Maintain safe operation and compliance with quality checks.
• Prepare pallets and loads, as needed, for shipping.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF Scan Gun handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Aside from its 300 days of annual sunshine, breathtaking scenery, and remaining a mainstay for some of the country’s best brews, Denver has consistently ranked in the ‘Top 10 pet-loving cities’ and ‘Top 5 dog-friendly cities’ year after year. We have a proud presence in this mile-high city, having been in operation since 1930. Its first 42 years in operation were primarily to produce livestock feed until the plant transitioned into a pet food-only manufacturer in 1972. Since then, the location became the first-ever pet food factory to utilize solar energy. To date, we’re proud to sustainably produce 260,134 tons annually of Dog Chow®, Cat Chow®, Kit n Kaboodle®, Alpo®, Beneful®, Nestlé Purina ONE Beyond®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, and Pro Plan®. We’re a “safety first” culture passionate about a zero defect and zero waste attitude. As a leading pet food manufacturer, we carry on the legacy of our Founder who led us to reshape the larger pet care category. With over 120 years in existence, we’ve grown our hardworking Nestlé Purina Family while establishing breadth of our business. Your needs are our responsibility—job security, benefits, safety, and career growth. But we leave it up to you to shape our future and your career aspirations.

As a Forklift Operator, you will perform a variety of tasks within our warehouse including loading trucks, unloading trucks, case picking product, and staging finished product being released from our packing area.

• Operate forklift in a productive manner, demonstrating initiative while maintaining adequate levels of productivity, utilization, and efficiency.
• Load and unload accurate quantities of damage free product in a safe manner and distributes the weight of the product in an accurate manner. Uses the accurate paperwork and the radiofrequency (RF) equipment to complete tasks. Must ensure product being loaded has cleared all quality checks and is not on hold before shipping.
• Unload product as directed while visually inspecting for damaged and defective materials.
• Move finished product released from the packing room to a designated bin within the warehouse in a timely and efficient manner.
• Has proficient knowledge of all finished product and RF systems to facilitate an accurate rotation of stock using the FIFO (First In First Out) method.
• Performs daily maintenance check of forklift operation and turns in a written report to shift supervisor every day. Reports all needed repairs.
• Builds case pick pallets/loads of mixed product as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of sit down or stand up forklift operations experience with a high volume distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, or military environment.

Other

• RF Scan Gun and Slip-Sheet experience preferred.
• The schedule for this position requires the ability to work weekends.

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets.

Pay: $30.56 per hour

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.