Forklift-Ready Warehouse Operator (Day Shift)

Farmers Union Industries; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Job summary

Performance Pet Products in Mitchell, SD is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate forklift equipment, load/unload trucks, and move materials between production and storage areas. This role supports accurate shipping and requires compliance with safety policies on a day-to-day basis.

The position is full-time on 1st or 2nd shift with hours Monday-Thursday and potential Friday work. Candidates must be 18+, able to pass in-house forklift certifications, and maintain a safe, efficient work

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing facility, desired
• Experience operating a forklift, preferred; ability to pass in-house certifications, upon hire, and operate equipment safely
• Ability to communicate effectively; accurately and legibly record information on shipping documents
• Ability to accurately count and complete basic math operations with a calculator
• Ability to perform safety sensitive position
• Ability to work in a facility that processes multiple proteins including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, lamb, rabbit, kangaroo, and egg
• Must be 18 years of age or older for insurance purposes

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down and/or stand-up forklift to load/unload trucks and put away product in racking
• Transfer finished and unfinished materials (dry goods, meat, pallets, dunnage, cans/lids) between production floor and storage
• Review bills-of-lading and purchase orders for shipment accuracy; receive in approved materials
• Complete daily inspections and paperwork on each piece of equipment used
• Assist in gathering materials, prepping orders for shipment, rotating raw materials, and inventory/cycle counts
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal personnel and external visitors
• Safely operate yard trucks to move and organize trailers, as needed
• Collect/drill samples of frozen meat and deliver them to the lab for testing, when needed
• Complete reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform general housekeeping and ensure all areas of the production floor, loading dock, and warehouse are clean and organized
• Work safely and comply with company and regulatory safety/environmental policies, practices and procedures
• Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Math calculations

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Performance Pet Products in Mitchell, SD is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate forklift equipment, load/unload trucks, and move materials between production and storage areas. This role supports accurate shipping and requires compliance with safety policies on a day-to-day basis.

The position is full-time on 1st or 2nd shift with hours Monday-Thursday and potential Friday work. Candidates must be 18+, able to pass in-house forklift certifications, and maintain a safe, efficient work