Forklift Operator

Richardson International Limited; North Dakota; On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Training and career development opportunities

Job summary

Richardson International Limited, located in Carrington, ND, seeks a Forklift Operator to join its team at the durum milling and pasta production facility. The role is essential for shipping, storing, and receiving inventory while ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and experience operating a forklift. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible medical options, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Experience operating a forklift preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load, unload, and transfer products and materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory while storing and loading.
• Monitor all equipment for wear and perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules and perform scheduled cleaning.
• Re-palletize products and prepare them for regrind process.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Sanitation practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

## Forklift OperatorApplylocations: Carringtontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R16215As part of Richardson’s global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses.Richardson provides an excellent compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, flexible benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and training and career development opportunities.Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for a **Forklift Operator** at our **Carrington, ND** durum milling and pasta production facility, where we produce Dakota Growers pasta. The Forklift Operator is a critical part of our warehouse team, responsible for shipping, storing, and receiving inventory as well as providing sanitation support for the entire warehouse.**Responsibilities:*** Operate forklift to load, unload, and transfer products, pallets, boxes, and other materials within the warehouse and into trucks and/or railcars according to shipping schedule; operate other equipment for shipping, as needed* Maintain accurate inventory while storing and loading, practicing first in/first out* Monitor all equipment for wear and potential damage, and perform related preventative maintenance as required* Maintain Master Sanitation Schedules and other HAACP documentation, performing scheduled cleaning of equipment* Re-palletize and rework products, and prepare products for regrind process* Maintain safety and quality in a high-paced environment**Qualifications:*** High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution* Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience operating a forklift* Experience in a food manufacturing facility**Physical Requirements:**Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:* Crouch, stoop, reach above shoulders, bend, balance, climb, work on ladder, push, pull, grasp, feel, perform fine manipulation, operate foot pedals, lift/carry, sit, stand and walk for extended periods* Work in a dusty, high heat/humid environment and confined spaces**Shift:**5:30am-4pm or 4pm-2:30am**Schedule:** Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat**Starting Pay:** $20/hr