Forklift/Receiving Operator, W&D (Evening shift)

Nestlé SA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Forklift/Receiving Operator for the evening shift. In this role, you will be responsible for operating industrial equipment to handle materials, ensuring safety compliance, and accurately recording warehouse transactions. You will work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes teamwork and adaptability. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative health and nutrition solutions while working with a diverse product portfolio. If you are passionate about logistics and safety, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred for this role.
• Certification to operate lift equipment required through internal training.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial equipment to handle materials and ensure safety.
• Record warehouse transactions and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Electric powered industrial truck

Inventory tracking software

Job description

Forklift/Receiving Operator, W&D (Evening shift)

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

This position will work the evening shift: 2pm-10pm, Monday - Friday.

The Forklift Operator/Receiving Operator will perform a variety of tasks including unloading and receiving all incoming materials, preparing items for movement/storage, and operating electric powered industrial truck equipment to move products or materials.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operate industrial equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jack) to handle materials, including lifting up to 40 feet.
2. Record warehouse transactions in inventory tracking software and complete necessary documentation.
3. Follow safety procedures and standard guidelines for assigned tasks.
4. Check incoming shipments against documentation, counts items, and reports damaged items.
5. Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), conduct MHE inspections for food safety, and participate in daily shift meetings to address goals and resolve issues. Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School diploma or GED preferred.
2. Must be certified to operate lift equipment. Certification will be met through completion of internal training.
3. Regularly lifting 0-40 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 70 pounds with assistance.
4. Regularly stand, pull, squat, walk, kneel, reach, climb, and/or balance for 8 to 10 hours daily.
5. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, talk and effectively hear and listen while being exposed to various levels of traffic from material handling equipment.

SKILLS:

1. Preferred experience in forklift operation and powered industrial equipment in manufacturing or warehousing.
2. Proficiency in reading and interpreting safety rules, manuals, and basic correspondence.
3. Strong basic math skills and command of the English language.
4. Ability to collaborate in teams and adapt effectively to changes in work tasks, processes, or environments.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.