Forklift Operator: Load, Unload & Pallet Handling

Associated Milk Producers Inc.; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

401k

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) operates six Midwest manufacturing plants producing American-type cheese and processed cheese, with a Dinner Bell Creamery brand and Co-op Crafted promise.

The role involves operating forklifts, maintaining safety and food quality standards, and supporting loading/unloading processes on a production floor. Essential responsibilities include setting up lines, weighing and labeling products, inspecting equipment, and ensuring accurate lot numbers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and move heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates forklifts following all policies and procedures.
• Completes forklift inspections daily and addresses mechanical issues timely.
• Sets up, stages, and maintains departments and lines with barrels, ingredients, pallets, and boxes.
• Properly weighs, labels, and records product; loads/unloads trucks.
• Keeps coolers clean and organized and ensures proper lot numbers are used.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) operates six Midwest manufacturing plants producing American-type cheese and processed cheese, with a Dinner Bell Creamery brand and Co-op Crafted promise.

The role involves operating forklifts, maintaining safety and food quality standards, and supporting loading/unloading processes on a production floor. Essential responsibilities include setting up lines, weighing and labeling products, inspecting equipment, and ensuring accurate lot numbers.