Forklift Operator — FIFO Food Warehouse

Ken's Foods; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Disability & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ken's Foods in Indiana is seeking a Warehouse Fork Truck Operator to accurately pick orders using FIFO methods. You will operate a forklift in a busy production environment and verify cases against the Bill of Lading, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour with a $1.00 shift differential. This full-time role requires basic math, reading comprehension, and the ability to lift up to 50–100 pounds, with OSHA certification or forklift license preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills to measure weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to solve practical problems and follow instructions.
• OSHA certificate or fork truck license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety, SQF, GMP, and housekeeping rules and regulations.
• Efficiently and safely operate forklift in a potentially hazardous environment.
• Verify cases picked to match Bill of Lading.
• Daily safety and maintenance check of vehicle.
• Communicate all issues to management for improvements.
• Properly and accurately completing paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Language skills

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Ken's Foods in Indiana is seeking a Warehouse Fork Truck Operator to accurately pick orders using FIFO methods. You will operate a forklift in a busy production environment and verify cases against the Bill of Lading, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Starting pay is $23.00 per hour with a $1.00 shift differential. This full-time role requires basic math, reading comprehension, and the ability to lift up to 50–100 pounds, with OSHA certification or forklift license preferred.