Forklift Operator (Jan 2025)

Bellisio Foods; West Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation! As a Forklift Operator, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our facility by efficiently moving materials and maintaining safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes integrity and teamwork. If you're ready to contribute to a culture of excellence and growth, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to be part of a company that celebrates uniqueness and fosters an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and handling materials safely.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and GMPs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload materials and stage them efficiently.
• Inspect machinery and perform pre-operational checks.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Safety Compliance

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Job description

Jackson Plant
100 E Broadway St
Jackson, OH 45640, USA

Bellisio Foods, Inc. is a growing global company with a long history of providing quality, innovative food tailored to meet consumer tastes and lifestyles. While headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, our immense production facility in Jackson, Ohio, creates more than 400 products spanning a wide variety of frozen food categories, including single and multi-serve entrees, snacks, and side dishes. We are a values-driven organization, making a solid investment in those who foster integrity, prize authenticity, and possess an entrepreneurial spirit.

We cherish that each individual is unique and celebrate the differences that make each of us remarkable. Bellisio Foods commits to embrace diversity, empower through equity, and elevate marginalized voices through inclusion. We believe that our dedication to these values increases creativity, produces innovation, drives growth, and creates an engaged and thriving team. We are devoted to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all team members feel welcomed, valued, and respected.

Summary:

Forklift Operators are responsible for moving materials around the facility in an efficient and safe manner. The operator could be driving around warehouses, storage spaces, and manufacturing areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Load/Unload materials from inbound/outbound vehicles and stage them in assigned areas
2. Locate and move stock of products to be shipped or used in manufacturing
3. Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
4. Transport raw materials to production workstations
5. Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular pre-operational inspections
6. Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities

Human Safety, Food Safety and Paperwork Requirements:

1. Complete paperwork as requested
2. Follow all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP’S)
3. Follow all plant and area safety rules and regulations
4. Follow all plant rules and policies

Physical Requirements:

1. Able to stand 8-10 hours per day
2. Able to bend or lift 8-10 hours per day
3. Able to lift up to 75 pounds
4. Able to do repetitive wrist motions/demonstrate good range of motion in wrists
5. Able to work overtime as required

Bellisio Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran, or disability status.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired