Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Twin City Foods, Inc.; Lake Odessa (MI); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical / Dental / Vision

Health Savings Account

Life, AD&D, STD (company paid)

Paid Holidays

Vacation

401k Retirement Plan (matching at 6%)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Résumé du poste

Twin City Foods, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Forklift Operator to support our plant operations in Michigan. You will drive forklift in all areas of the plant, load and unload pallets, and assist repack lines while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

This role requires good arithmetic, the ability to read product codes, reliable attendance, and forklift driving experience. We offer medical benefits, 401(k) with match, vacation, holidays, and opportunities to grow with a leading frozen

Qualifications

• Must have forklift driving experience.
• Must be able to read product codes and perform basic arithmetic.
• Must be reliable, punctual and have good attendance.
• Must be able to stand and work in a production environment.

Responsabilités

• Drive fork truck in all areas of the plant.
• Supply and remove product and pallets to repack lines.
• Supply product and remove product to dumpers.
• Stretch wrap pallets when necessary.
• Ensure safety check and sanitation of fork truck.

Connaissances

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Reading product codes

Arithmetic skills

Description du poste

About Twin City Foods, Inc

Twin City Foods is a leading Frozen Vegetable Producer committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and sustainably sourced frozen vegetables to consumers worldwide. With a focus on innovation, quality assurance, and environmental responsibility, we have established ourselves as a key player in the frozen food industry. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Forklift Operator.

Brief Description

Twin City Foods is a leading Frozen Vegetable Producer committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and sustainably sourced frozen vegetables to consumers worldwide. With a focus on innovation, quality assurance, and environmental responsibility, we have established ourselves as a key player in the frozen food industry. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Forklift Operator.

Benefits Of a TCF Team Member

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life, AD&D, & STD (company paid)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• 401k Retirement Plan (matching at 6%)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs (theme parks, movie theaters, gym memberships, etc.)

Description Of Primary Duties For Open Position

• Drive fork truck in all areas of the plant.
• Supply and remove product and pallets to repack lines.
• Supply product and remove product to dumpers.
• Stretch wrap pallets when necessary.
• Ensure safety check and sanitation of fork truck.
• This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflector of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Certifications/Experience Required

• Must have good arithmetic skills.
• Must be able to read and distinguish product codes.
• Must be able to write clearly.
• Must be able to stand temperature variations.
• Must be reliable, punctual and have good attendance.
• Must have fork truck driving experience.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB POSITION

• STANDING – The employee needs to be able to stand for 3 hours per shift, walk for 2 hours per shift and may be required to sit for up to 6 hours per shift.
• PACE – The pace of this job is set by the speed of the production line and the number of lines running on any particular day. It may best be described as a quick pace se by outside factors.
• LIFTING – A fair amount of lifting is required in this job position. The maximum lifting would be around 60 lbs. without a hoist or other helping mechanism. The average lift amount would be around 20 lbs. with a lifting frequency of about 2 lifts per hour. The lifting activities can be anywhere from the floor level to above the shoulder level.
• TWISTING/JARRING – In this job position, there is a significant almost constant amount of twisting activity as well as a constant jarring from driving this vehicle in the work site.
• PUSH/PULL activities are not significant in this job.
• HAND/WRIST involves constant fine hand/wrist movements, constant gripping, and constant repetitive wrist twisting and bending.
• ELBOWS – Involves forceful and repetitive bending and straightening of the elbows.
• Shoulders – Involves a moderate amount of above shoulder level work and forceful shoulder use.
• KNEES - Involves a moderate amount of squatting activity.
• CLIMBING – up to 1-2 feet above the floor level is frequently required.
• WALKING up to 5 miles per day is required.
• VISION – 20/40 or better required with or without correction.
• COLOR VISION – None required.
• HEARING – Must be able to hear better than 40 decibels threshold level in at least one ear.

Food Safety Duties/Requirements

• Use proper food safety PPE.
• Ensure pallets brought into plant are in good condition and are free of contaminants.
• Clean tops of totes before opening.
• Inspect crusher for cleanliness and clean if necessary.

Summary

Twin City Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.”

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 616-374-8837 or by email at [e-mail].