Hi-Lo Operator- Broadmoor Ave | Kentwood

Roskam Foods; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Roskam Foods is seeking a Hilo Operator to ensure safe, accurate storage and shipping of products in a high-volume warehouse in Michigan. You will operate forklift equipment, use scanning software, and help maintain food-grade safety standards.

Responsibilities include moving product, loading outbound orders, inspecting trailers, and assisting with inventory and warehouse upkeep. Prior forklift experience and the ability to stand for long periods are required; overtime and weekend hours may be

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or forklift experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• May work overtime, evenings, or weekends as directed.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment and scanning software in a fast-paced environment.
• Move product to and from storage locations and load outbound orders with accuracy.
• Inspect equipment and trailers prior to use and ensure food-grade safety.
• Secure loaded trailers and participate in inventory counting when needed.
• Perform warehouse cleaning tasks and assist with related duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Standing for long periods

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Scanning software

Job description

Position Description and Purpose:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Hilo Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient storage and shipping of customer product. In this role, you will use attention to detail to operate material handling equipment and scanning software in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• Performs all work task safely, accurately, and efficiently
• Ability to meet standard pallet move performance rate
• Inspects equipment prior to use
• Moves product to and from storage locations
• Loads outbound orders while verifying accuracy
• Inspects trailers prior to loading, ensures trailers are safe and food grade
• Responsible for securing loaded trailer while waiting for pickup
• Utilizes scanning software to systematically move product in real-time
• Performs warehouse cleaning duties including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, floor scrubbing, etc.
• Occasionally charges or changes Hilo battery, participates in inventory counting and wraps or stacks product
• Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

Required:

• Previous warehouse or forklift experience
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• May work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings, as directed and authorized by management

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a cold storage environment preferred
• Previous stand-up Hilo experience highly preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

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.

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.