Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Dairy Farmers of America; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking reliable Forklift Operators to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating forklifts to manage raw materials and finished goods efficiently. With attractive work hours, you will work three 12-hour shifts while getting paid for 40 hours. The ideal candidate is a dependable team player with a strong commitment to safety and quality. Join a company that values teamwork and supports your growth in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact production and quality standards.

Benefits

Paid for 40 hours while working 36 hours

Attractive work hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of prior sit-down forklift experience.
• Ability to learn and apply to plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate power industrial trucks to transport materials and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate production records and perform minor maintenance.

Skills

Sit-down Electric Forklift Operation

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Basic PC Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP System

Job description

Starting Payrate: $26/HR

Attractive work hours!

Work 36 hours per week and get paid for 40 hours per week

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for highly dependable team players to join our staff as a FORKLIFT OPERATOR at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. The role of the Forklift Operator is to transport raw materials to where they are stored or needed for use and to transport finished goods to trailers for shipping

If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing and are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you.

Shift: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday night shift or Thursday, Friday, Saturday night shift (6pm to 6:30am). Work three 12 hour shifts, get paid for 40 hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate power industrial trucks (sit-down electric forklifts) to transport raw materials and finished goods.


• Input items into SAP system


• Maintain accurate production records that are written and computer based.


• Perform minor maintenance repairs and/or sanitation tasks as needed.


• Engage in problem solving to assist in improving safety, quality, yields and productivity.


• Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness and a high degree of urgency.


• Be a working part of the team.


• Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values


• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.


• Follow all DFA GMP's and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.


• Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of the business.

• High School Diploma/GED.


• Minimum of one (1) year prior sitdown forklift experience.


• Experience with double forks is a plus.


• Ability to learn and apply to plant environment.


• Be an effective communicator.


• Basic PC Skills.


• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer