Forklift Operator

Seneca Foods Corporation; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaged fruits and vegetables is seeking a Forklift Driver for the 2nd Shift in Ripon, WI. The role involves operating powered industrial trucks to manage materials and deliveries, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Join a team committed to excellence with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Ability to pass the Seneca Forklift certification test.
• Ability to stack and unstack pallets of product up to 5 pallets high.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, transfer, and stack finished goods and supplies from trucks.
• Check products for quality and proper shipping information.
• Complete daily inspections of the vehicle before operation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 brands such as Libby’s, Aunt Nellie’s, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods in Ripon, WI, is currently seeking a Forklift Driver - 2nd Shift to join our team. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

This position entails operating powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries at the plant. It also involves moving products and supplies to and from storage areas, machines, loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks, or storage facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Unload, load, transfer, and stack finished goods and supplies from trucks.
• Interpret shipping orders or receiving reports to determine items to be loaded or unloaded.
• Check products for quality and proper shipping information.
• Complete daily inspections of the vehicle before operation and correct any low fluid levels.
• Operate lift trucks in compliance with all operating procedures.
• Track, input, change, and update inventory data.
• Ensure proper weight distribution on rail cars and trucks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass the Seneca Forklift certification test.
• Ability to stack and unstack pallets of product up to 5 pallets high.
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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 based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations unless it would impose an undue hardship on our business operations. If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.