Forklift Operator

Nestle; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator, where your skills will be essential in ensuring efficient operations within a leading cat litter production facility. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, handling various tasks from loading and unloading products to conducting inspections on equipment. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values integrity and collaboration, contributing to innovative solutions in pet care. Enjoy competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package while working in a culture that prioritizes inclusivity and continuous improvement.

Benefits

401k with Company Match

Healthcare Coverage

Performance-based Incentives

Broad Range of Benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience in a fast-paced environment required.
• 1+ year of forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products from trailers and warehouse racks.
• Perform operational inspections on assigned forklift daily.
• Meet required efficiency targets based on operator level.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Loading and Unloading

Performance Measurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

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

Since 1997, our factory has been a leading producer of the nation's cat litter supply. Located on Tidy Cat Road, our 40-acre plant site is seamlessly connected to a clay mine, enabling efficient mining, processing, packaging, and shipping. Operating around the clock, we mass produce conventional and clumping cat litter, supplying the mid-Atlantic region with nearly a third of a million tons annually. Our culture of continuous improvement drives Tidy Cats product innovations, revolutionizing the cat litter category with LightWeight litter, combining strength with half the weight. We’re also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Bring your talents to our King William plant where we collaborate to meet every challenge successfully and collectively.

As a Forklift Operator, you will work to fully understand and perform forklift loader duties in outbound shipping and inbound receiving from the manufacturing department. You will perform a variety of tasks within our warehouse including loading and unloading trucks, case picking product and staging finished product as it is released from our packing area.

This position will work on 2nd shift (3pm-11pm).

1. Retrieve packaged products from the packaging department wrapper area to load onto outbound trailers or on warehouse racks (put-away), as determined by product orders.
2. Unload inbound product and raw materials from inbound trailers to go to outbound trailers or on racks for put-away.
3. Perform pre and post-shift operational inspections on assigned forklift daily.
4. Inspect trailers and product pallets prior to loading product onto trailers.
5. Perform product inventory, bin consolidation, and case pick.
6. Meet required efficiency targets based on operator level.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. 6+ months of experience in a fast-paced and performance measured environment.

Other

1. 1+ year of forklift experience in production, manufacturing, military or related environment preferred.

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. Please apply for full consideration.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $23.98. Please note that 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 background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

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 About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID: 346204

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