Forklift Operator Part Time Nights

Premier Protein; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team at a leading food processing company, where you can enhance your career in a dynamic environment. This role involves operating forklifts safely, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with team members to maintain a clean and organized warehouse. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you'll play a vital role in supporting the company's operations. If you're passionate about working in a fast-paced environment and have a strong commitment to food safety, this opportunity is perfect for you. Become part of a team that values your contributions and offers growth potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; forklift certification preferred.
• Strong math skills and ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive forklift safely and complete daily inspections.
• Ensure accurate shipping and receiving of products.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a clean, organized warehouse.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Powered Industrial Truck Training

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets.

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend pre-shift meetings, including stretching as a group.
• Drive forklift in a safe and productive manner.
• Complete the daily forklift inspection and remove the lift from service if a defect is detected.
• Ship and receive product damage free and accurately by completing the Quality Reassurance Checks.
• Monitor the floor for safety concerns or infractions and act appropriately.
• Complete all documents and paperwork completely and accurately.
• Fill customer orders accurately and follow the customer’s special instructions.
• Work very closely with the office staff to ensure discrepancies and issues are completed accurately.
• Ensure warehouse is organized, clean, damages are taken care of and pallets are off the floor and placed into bins.
• Promote teamwork within your team and between teams by communicating in a positive and pleasant manner.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or G.E.D or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The successful completion of Powered Industrial Truck training program and pass the forklift certification.
• Effectively read, write and speak English.
• Strong math and configuration is necessary.
• Ability to analyze situations and make the best decision which benefits the company without jeopardizing the health and well-being of the employee.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• A minimum of six months experience in a palletized warehouse environment is preferred.
• Good Inter-Personal skills are required.
• Certification is preferred but, is not required at the time of hire. All distribution operators will be provided with MFI approved P.I.T. training/certification at the start of employment.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 to $23.50 per hour.