Hi-Lo Operator

Roskam Foods; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Kentwood, Michigan, is seeking warehouse staff to operate lifting devices, manage material transport, and ensure accuracy in product handling. Responsibilities include using forklifts, inspecting loads, and adhering to FIFO material orders. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including medical benefits and a 401(k) plan. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented and committed to safety and quality in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Move levers or controls to operate lifting devices such as forklifts.
• Inspect product load for accuracy to ensure timely delivery.
• Manually load or unload materials from transport vehicles.
• Secure materials for transport to designated areas.
• Weigh materials and record weight or production data.
• Follow FIFO order of materials.
• Forecast and stage line needs for production.
• Inspect equipment or materials for defects and report issues through the appropriate channels.

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We\'re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we\'re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Responsibilities

• Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevated platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material
• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
• Manually or mechanically, load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
• Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels
• Understand and follow the order of materials for FIFO
• Forecast needs of the line and stage the line appropriately to maintain necessary materials available that allow production to run smoothly

Inspecting equipment, structures, or material to identify causes of errors or other problems or defects and reporting then through the appropriate channels

Benefits

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

EEO/Equal Opportunity

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer-from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.