Forklift Operator - 1st Shift (Fri-Sun)

Marzetti Company; Kentucky; Presencial; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and life insurance

Retirement savings benefits

Paid parental leave and paid time off

Tuition assistance

Well-being incentives and on-site care

Mental health benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The Marzetti Company is seeking a Stand-Up Forklift Operator for a second shift in our climate-controlled Kentucky facility. This role receives, ships, transfers, and stores materials using powered industrial trucks to ensure continuous production.

Strong safety and accuracy are essential as you manage inventory and prepare pallets for shipping. The position requires 1–2 years of forklift experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and the ability to read and follow directions in a fast-paced

Formación

• Must obtain industrial truck certification and safely operate hi-lo/stand-up forklift.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Basic math and mechanical aptitude; comfortable with computers and inventory systems.
• 1–2 years’ experience operating a forklift in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Receive, store, and ship raw materials, packaging materials and finished products using powered industrial trucks.
• Replenish supplies to production areas as needed.
• Unload inbound materials and inspect containers for damage; document accurately.
• Rotate, label, and store inventory correctly; ensure system accuracy.
• Wrap and prepare finished product pallets for shipping; seal trailers after loading.
• Train new and current employees on proper procedures.

Conocimientos

Industrial truck certification

Communication skills

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & following directions

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Why Marzetti?

At The Marzetti Company, we empower our people and nourish their potential. Find community, be appreciated, experience growth and make an impact as part of our team!

We offer competitive benefits including:

• Health and life insurance plans
• Retirement savings benefits
• Paid parental leave and paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Well-being incentives and on-site health care screenings
• Mental health benefits

A full list of benefits can be found here https://careers.marzetticompany.com/benefits

Role Overview

2nd Shift: Weekend, Friday - Sunday

Pay Rate: $23.29/hr

*Climate controlled facility!

Position Summary: Stand-Up Forklift Operator -- Receives, ships, transfers and stores raw materials, packaging materials and finished products and other material in a safe and organized manner using powered industrial trucks. Maintains the quality of perishable items and inventories of all warehouse goods. Supplies packaging and processing areas with supplies as needed to ensure continuous production.

Responsibilities → What You'll Do

• Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
• Ensures receipt of raw materials, packaging materials and finished products.
• Replenishes supplies of packaging and raw materials to production areas as needed.
• Unloads inbound materials and inspects containers for damage and documents accurately.
• Stores all bulk warehoused items safely and accurately in designated areas.
• Returns production materials to appropriate warehouse racks after use.
• Wraps and prepares finished product pallets for shipping.
• Rotates raw and packaging materials upon receipt and when returning to storage after use.
• Ensures all raw materials containers are properly labeled, stored appropriately and inventoried in system accurately.
• Identifies products to be shipped, verifies label and codes, loads appropriate amount onto trucks to be shipped.
• Enters information for inventory of products corresponding to amount received and shipped accurately and timely using computer equipment.
• Determines labeling requirements and ensures accuracy.
• Seals trailers for shipment after product loaded and final verification process completed.
• Effectively and thoroughly trains new and current employees on proper procedures and functions of position.
• Fills in for other Warehousers when necessary.
• Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Management

How you'll do it

The successful candidate will put our values into practice every day:

Hunger. I come ready, pay attention, and refuse to settle for getting by when getting better is possible.

Respect. I know my people by name, show up for them as humans, and never make anyone feel small.

Courage. I say the hard thing, own my mistakes, and carry my team’s voice forward.

Humility. I ask before I assume, learn from those around me, and lead with curiosity over ego.

Qualifications → What You'll Bring

2nd Shift: Weekend, Friday - SundayPay Rate: $23.29/hr*Climate controlled facility!Position Summary:Stand-Up Forklift Operator -- Receives, ships, transfers and stores raw materials, packaging materials and finished products and other material in a safe and organized manner using powered industrial trucks. Maintains the quality of perishable items and inventories of all warehouse goods. Supplies packaging and processing areas with supplies as needed to ensure continuous production.

Who we are

The Marzetti Company manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti, New York Bakery, Sister Schubert’s and Bachan’s, in addition to exclusive license agreements with Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Buffalo Wild Wings and Texas Roadhouse. Our foodservice business supplies sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta to many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

At Marzetti, our mission is to Make Every Meal Better. We are a spirited blend of tradition and innovation—real people crafting real flavor. We’re not just a team; we’re a promise—a commitment to craft, care, and create a legacy.

Working Conditions

The production environment is loud and associates are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Associates may be exposed to dust, chemicals, and allergens. The associate is required to sit, stand, bend, lift in excess of 50lbs.

• Must be able to successfully obtain industrial truck and lift operating certification and safely maintain per company and OSHA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – verbally & written – to Team Members, Management, Customers and Vendors.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, working knowledge of computer and scanning inventory systems and good math skills are required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in operating hi-lo, stand-up fork truck, power jack and shrink wrap equipment in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.