High Lift Operator

American Foods Group, LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

America's Heartland Packing is seeking a High Lift Operator to move, stack, and retrieve materials within a warehouse setting, ensuring safe handling and efficient inventory processes. You will perform daily equipment inspections, assist with cycle counts, and coordinate with forklift teams to optimize product flow.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to PPE protocols, and consistent attendance, with responsibilities expanding to related duties as needed by the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work in a humid, cold, wet or slippery surface at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Complete a daily inspection report of the high lifter at the start of each shift.
• Assist forklift drivers in weekly cycle counts of the product in the cooler.
• Help forklift drivers in the daily rotation of the product in the cooler.
• Rack and locate palletized products coming from production with the use of a scan gun.
• Pull pallets of product from the racks for order pickers and relocate partial pallets back in the racks.
• Communicate any racking damage, pallet problems, or leaking box issues to their immediate supervisor.
• Communicate any missing product and/or damaged product to their immediate supervisor.
• Note: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Attendance

Work ethic

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The High Lift Operator is responsible for operating high lift equipment to move, stack, and retrieve materials within a warehouse or manufacturing facility. This role ensures the safe and efficient handling of materials, contributing to streamlined operations and effective inventory management.

• Complete a daily inspection report of the high lifter at the start of each shift. Report any deficiencies that would not allow safe use of the equipment immediately to the dock supervisor.
• High lifter drivers will assist forklift drivers in weekly cycle counts of the product in the cooler.
• High lift drivers will help forklift drivers in the daily rotation of the product in the cooler.
• Rack and locate palletized products coming from production with the use of a scan gun.
• Pull pallets of product from the racks for order pickers and relocate partial pallets back in the racks.
• Communicate any racking damage, pallet problems, or leaking box issues to their immediate supervisor.
• Communicate any missing product and or damaged product to their immediate supervisor.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to work in a humid, cold, wet or slippery surface at varied heights in and around moving equipment and parts with the use of personal protective equipment (P.P.E)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience/knowledge of manufacturing environment
• Previous knife experience in manufacturing environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Be attentive to detail
• Ability to work safely, wear P.P.E, and follow instructions
• Ability to attend work consistently
• Display strong work ethic

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Summary

America's Heartland Packing is set to open its doors in early 2025. The 775,000 sq. ft. greenfield project will include a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation package for you and your family.
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Long & Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!