Forklift Operator: Certification Bonus & Growth

Nutrition 101, LLC; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee bonuses

Job summary

Nutrition 101, LLC, based in Pendleton, Indiana, is seeking a Processing Equipment Operator / Forklift Driver to support production by operating forklifts and assisting with processing equipment handling food byproducts.

The role requires 1–2 years of forklift experience, the ability to become certified quickly, and a focus on safety. Expect non-climate-controlled plant conditions with team collaboration and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of forklift or material handling experience preferred.
• Ability to become forklift certified within the first few weeks.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment.
• Strong attention to safety and quality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Move finished pallets and raw materials to designated storage areas.
• Support production operations including crushing, baling, cleaning, and de-packaging materials.
• Assist processing crews to keep production running efficiently.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
• Maintain inventory and production records using tablets and Excel spreadsheets.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Tablets

Excel

Job description

Nutrition 101, LLC, based in Pendleton, Indiana, is seeking a Processing Equipment Operator / Forklift Driver to support production by operating forklifts and assisting with processing equipment handling food byproducts.

The role requires 1–2 years of forklift experience, the ability to become certified quickly, and a focus on safety. Expect non-climate-controlled plant conditions with team collaboration and opportunities for growth.