Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Watershed-Foods; Gridley (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Watershed-Foods is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to support warehousing operations in a food production facility. You will operate a forklift to stage, store, load, and unload materials while maintaining GMP and food safety standards.

You will record quality data, assist with inventory counts, and help keep the warehouse and freezer clean and obstacle-free. The role requires teamwork, accuracy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented mindset and collaboration with colleagues.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Able to perform mathematical calculations for weights and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to stage, store, load, and unload materials.
• Record quality data such as weights, lot numbers, and temperatures as required.
• Assist with inventory counts and sanitation duties per schedule.
• Report safety or quality concerns to leads and supervisor.

Skills

Team oriented

Detail oriented

Math proficiency

Initiative

Work with minimal supervision

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Job description

The Forklift Operator will perform warehousing duties to ensure food quality, food safety, and personnel safety are achieved.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesAdhere to GMP’s and Food Safety Policies, Occupational Safety Policies maintain a safe work environment.Operate forklift to stage, store, load, and unload materials required for Production.Report Food Safety, Quality and Occupational Safety concerns area leads and to shift lead.Maintain the warehouse and freezer in a clean and free of obstacles condition.Closely understand and adhere to all Shipping & Receiving procedures including, but not limited to, allergen separation, product identification, and cleaning and sanitation.Assist Warehouse Manager with physical inventory countsBreak down pallets as necessary.Perform sanitation duties as needed.Perform Master Cleaning Schedule duties as neededMake process improvement suggestions.Properly dispose of waste material and used packaging supplies.Record quality data such as weights, lot numbers, temperature checks, etc. and directed by the Warehouse Manager or Quality DepartmentAssist other employees as needed to complete tasks.Skills RequiredTeam-oriented personality.Detail oriented and attentive.Proficient in mathematics.Ability to work in fast paced environment.Well developed sense of personal initiative.Ability to work with little or no supervision.