Forklift Operator Warehouse

KRIER FOODS LLC; Town of Sherman (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Krier Foods, Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate to operate forklifts, load and unload products, and maintain accurate inventory. You will follow SOPs, ensure product rotation, and keep work areas clean in a fast-paced food processing environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 1–2 years of warehouse experience with food/beverage familiarity, and forklift certification prior to operating company equipment. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years warehouse experience preferred, food/beverage industry experience is a plus.
• Forklift certification required before operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and in compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Load, unload, and freight receive; complete shipping/receiving documents accurately.
• Move, stage, and store products to maintain organization and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Reading English

Teamwork

Urgency/Proactiveness

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Schedule: 6am-3pm Monday- Thursday, 6am-2pm FridaysOperate forklifts safely and in compliance with all company policies, OSHA regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).Wear and maintain proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for truck loading, unloading, and freight receiving.Accurately move, stage, and store products in assigned warehouse locations to maintain organization and inventory accuracy.Complete all required shipping and receiving documentation accurately and on time.Ensure proper product rotation of ingredients, packaging, and finished goods in accordance with company rotation procedures.Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization, participating in scheduled cleaning and housekeeping tasks.Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to support smooth warehouse operations.Follow all customer specifications, quality standards, and applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.Assist with special projects or additional warehouse tasks as assigned by management.Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude toward coworkers and other departments to support a strong, collaborative company culture.High school diploma or equivalent required.1-2 years previous warehouse experience required; with experience in Food and Beverage industry preferred.Experience working with aluminum cans preferredRequired to fully comply with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures and Food Safety Management requirements.Must be able to work overtime as needed.Must be able to effectively communicate, read and comprehend instructions and procedures in English.Required to be forklift certified by Krier Foods, Inc. before operating any company owned forklift.Ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail.Ability to demonstrate a high sense of urgency and be proactive in addressing problems as they arise.Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, cultivating a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration and teamwork.Must attain Food Safety Training (Qualified Individual)