Forklift & Processing Equipment Operator (Fri–Sun)

Nutrition 101, LLC; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401k match

Paid time off

EAP

Referral bonus

Ownership culture

Job summary

Nutrition 101 is seeking a Processing Equipment Operator / Forklift Driver to support production in Pendleton, IN. This full-time, hourly role involves operating forklifts and assisting with processing equipment used to handle food byproducts.

You will lift up to 50 pounds, work in a non-climate-controlled facility, and aim to achieve forklift certification within a few weeks. A safety-conscious, team-focused attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of forklift or material handling experience.
• Experience using tablets and Excel spreadsheets to maintain inventory records.
• Ability to become forklift certified within the first few weeks.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment.
• Strong attention to safety and quality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility.
• Move finished pallets and raw materials to designated storage areas.
• Support production operations including crushing, baling, cleaning, and de-packaging materials.
• Assist processing crews to keep production running efficiently.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
• Maintain accurate inventory and production records using tablets and Excel spreadsheets.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance issues.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Physical labor will be performed when not operating forklift.
• Work closely with team members to support daily production goals.

Skills

Forklift experience

Inventory records

Safety conscious

Team player

Certification in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Nutrition 101 is seeking a Processing Equipment Operator / Forklift Driver to support production in Pendleton, IN. This full-time, hourly role involves operating forklifts and assisting with processing equipment used to handle food byproducts.

You will lift up to 50 pounds, work in a non-climate-controlled facility, and aim to achieve forklift certification within a few weeks. A safety-conscious, team-focused attitude is essential.