Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift (Mon-Thurs) - Shipping

Marzetti Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate controlled facility

Job summary

Marzetti Company is seeking a Stand-Up Forklift Operator on the 2nd shift—Monday through Thursday—in our climate-controlled Kentucky facility. You will receive, ship, transfer and store raw materials and finished products, ensuring perishable items remain high quality and inventories stay accurate.

The role requires forklift certification, 1–2 years of experience, and a HS diploma or GED. You will work with material handling systems and contribute to a safe production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain industrial truck certification and operate lift equipment safely.
• Strong verbal and written communication with team members, management, customers, and vendors.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of computer and inventory scanning systems.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience operating hi-lo/stand-up forklift in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read and interpret direction while working safely in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and verify inbound raw materials and finished products.
• Replenish packaging and raw materials to production areas as needed.
• Store bulk items safely and accurately in designated areas.
• Wrap and prepare finished pallets for shipping and load onto trucks.
• Rotate materials and ensure proper labeling and inventory in the system.
• Train new and current employees on proper procedures for the position.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading directions

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory systems

Scanners

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

2nd Shift: Week Days, Monday - Thursday

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

Qualifications → What You’ll Bring

• 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.

Working Conditions/Environment

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.

About Us

The Marzetti Company (Nasdaq: MZTI) manufactures and sells specialty food products. Our retail brands include Marzetti® dressings and dips, New York Bakery™ garlic breads, and Sister Schubert’s® dinner rolls, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces, Arby’s® sauces, Subway® sauces, and Texas Roadhouse® steak sauces and frozen rolls. 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 through high-quality, flavorful food. Led by our purpose, to nourish growth with all that we do, our team members are dedicated to creating great tasting food and cultivating deep and lasting relationships.