Forklift Operator ($28.01 starting rate)

Nestle; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator, where you will play a vital role in our warehouse operations. This position offers a dynamic work environment, focusing on safety and efficiency while handling various tasks such as loading and unloading trucks, case picking, and maintaining warehouse standards. With a commitment to inclusivity and a strong support system, you will thrive in an atmosphere that values your contributions. Bring your skills to a team that prioritizes safety, career growth, and a passion for pet care, and help us shape a brighter future together.

Benefits

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Competitive total rewards package

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience operating a forklift or heavy machinery.
• Must be open to all shifts and able to adapt to warehouse tasks.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, case pick products, and operate warehouse equipment.
• Ensure load integrity and follow warehouse sanitation policies.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Heavy Machinery Operation

Warehouse Management

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Sweeper

Warehouse Scrubber

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

We’re a “safety first” culture passionate about a zero defect and zero waste attitude. Your needs are our responsibility—job security, benefits, safety, and career growth. But, we leave it up to you to shape our future and your career aspirations.

As a Forklift Operator, you will perform a variety of tasks within our warehouse including loading trucks, unloading trucks, case picking product, and staging finished product being released from our packing area.

1. Stacking unit loads by UPC throughout the warehouse.
2. Understand and operate all computer-based warehouse transactions correctly.
3. Troubleshoot load integrity and handling issues. Repair damaged unit loads and follow the warehouse sanitation policy.
4. Load or unload trailers and railcars while being aware of weight, size, UPC, location, and trailer type.
5. Replenish storage locations with unit loads from floor storage and pre-plan case pick to optimize product location, weight, and quantity.
6. Case pick product according to customer specifications, layering guidelines, product location, and product quantity.
7. Hand wrap, label, and pre-stage orders.
8. Operate warehouse sweeper and warehouse scrubber.
9. All other duties as assigned.

MUST BE OPEN TO ALL SHIFTS.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. 6+ months experience operating a forklift or heavy machinery in a manufacturing, distribution, logistics, military, or related environment.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $28.01 an hour. 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 knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

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.

REQUISITION ID

348089

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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