Forklift Operator (Receiving)

Cargill; Gainesville (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Cargill is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team in Gainesville, GA. This role involves operating industrial forklifts while adhering to safety regulations and performing various material handling tasks. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and be physically capable of performing the job duties in diverse conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in varied conditions including heat and cold.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Ability to perform physical job duties, lifting up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operating and troubleshooting forklifts and production equipment.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Sorting and managing materials.

Skills

Communication in English

Troubleshooting mechanical components

Ability to operate forklifts

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.

The Forklift Operator will operate and drive industrial forklifts requiring moderate skills and regular guidance. In this role, you will ensure material handling and storage procedures are followed to meet all safety and regulatory policies.

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 2nd shift
Compensation: $21.75/hr; plus shift differential

Principal Accountabilities:

• Operating forklifts
• Operate and troubleshoot robotic Depalletizer and other production equipment in a safe and efficient manner to produce quality product
• Order raw materials as needed
• Perform line changeovers as needed
• Supply packaging materials as necessary to own area as well as other areas
• Put Trash/Cardboard away (dispose in trash compactor/carboard bailer)
• Cross train in all areas as needed
• Load material to production line
• Adjust production schedule
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic use of a computer
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
• Experience working in a production related work
• Prior experience operating a forklift
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.