Forklift & Re‑Mill Operator — Growth & Benefits

Riviana Foods Inc. - USA; Clearbrook (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Meaningful work

Team environment

Job summary

Riviana Foods Inc. is seeking a Re-Mill Technician in Minnesota to operate material handling and processing equipment in the re-mill area.

You will ensure proper product handling, support production and warehouse needs, and maintain sanitation standards while following GMP and safety guidelines. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, performing daily maintenance checks, assisting in sanitation, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts or warehouse/processing equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and complete forklift certification.
• Able to perform routine/heavy manual tasks and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors around machinery and in varying weather.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to receive, move, store, and ship products in the re-mill area.
• Participate in sanitation tasks for assigned areas.
• Perform and document daily safety and preventative maintenance checks on equipment.
• Use equipment such as push/pull forklifts, side shift, triple-stage forklifts, stretch wrappers, and scissor lifts to support production and warehouse demands.
• Load trailers properly to prevent overweight axles.
• Perform put-away functions placing pallets or supplies in designated storage areas.
• Monitor product quality during movement and notify supervisors of damaged or non-conforming products.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas per safety and sanitation procedures.
• Follow GMP procedures and company policies for accurate labeling and documentation.
• Work in warehouse and re-mill environments with machinery and equipment.
• Exposure to varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Maintain safe work areas per company and regulatory standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Tools

Forklifts

Floor scrubbers

Stretch wrappers

Scissor lifts

Job description

Riviana Foods Inc. is seeking a Re-Mill Technician in Minnesota to operate material handling and processing equipment in the re-mill area.

You will ensure proper product handling, support production and warehouse needs, and maintain sanitation standards while following GMP and safety guidelines. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, performing daily maintenance checks, assisting in sanitation, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.