HiLo Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based contract manufacturer, seeks handlers trained in forklift operation and material movement to support multiple facilities. You will load/unload, stage, and transport materials, logging weights and ensuring FIFO discipline to maintain smooth production lines.

We value safety and reliability in a fast-paced warehouse environment and offer competitive benefits as part of our team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and loading equipment.
• Ability to inspect loads for accuracy and ensure safe transport.
• Knowledge of FIFO and material forecasting for line readiness.
• Strong attention to safety procedures in a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport, or stack materials.
• Inspect product loads and move safely to ensure timely delivery.
• Load or unload materials from pallets and other transport devices.
• Position lifting devices and secure materials for transport to designated areas.
• Weigh materials and record weight or data on tags and labels.
• Follow FIFO order and anticipate line material needs to keep production flowing.
• Monitor equipment for faults and report defects through proper channels.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory management

Safety compliance

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 Essential Functions / 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

AAP/EEO Statement

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.