Forklift Operator

Richardson International Limited; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

Richardson International Limited in Winchester, VA is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our durum milling and pasta production facility. You will support shipping, receiving, and inventory control while ensuring safety and sanitation standards in a high-paced food manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime. Prior forklift experience and familiarity with HAACP practices are preferred, and training and career

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

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.

Skills

Weekend/Holiday/Overtime flexibility

Forklift operation experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Experience in food manufacturing facility

Job description

As 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 Winchester, VA 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

Richardson International is a global agriculture and food processing leader, with deep-rooted grower relationships spanning over 165 years. Our journey has seen our business expand and innovate, allowing us to supply quality food products and ingredients to markets near and far. We are always improving our facilities, processes, and products to continue to deliver on our commitment to excellence. Across borders, our network collaborates to fuel our ongoing growth. Join our growing team and set a strong foundation for a career full of exciting possibilities.