Logistics Technician - Fork Truck Driver

General Mills, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accrual

Company holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

General Mills, Inc. seeks a Logistics Technician – Fork Truck Driver at our Buffalo, NY plant. This role features 8-hour rotating shifts with first, second, and third shift options and requires forklift experience. Starting pay is $30.15/hour with additional pay for 2nd ($0.34) and 3rd shift ($0.41).

The position emphasizes loading/unloading, safety checks, recordkeeping, and operating our Warehouse Management System, with opportunities for cross-training and advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of warehouse/forklift experience needed.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and railcars using approved methods.
• Record checks (metal detector, magnet checks, safety inspections) accurately.
• Communicate with Shop Checker, railroad, Logistics Planner, and Team Leader.
• Operate Warehouse Management System.
• Perform sanitation and cleaning of loading areas and equipment.
• Assist with training of new employees and support other plant areas as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

**POSITION OVERVIEW** * Logistics Technician – Fork Truck Driver* **Starting Pay: $30.15/hour*** + Shift differential pay 2nd shift & 3rd shift* 8-hour rotating shifts **Why Join Our Team** The Buffalo plant produces Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Cheerios, Honey Nut Chex, Corn Chex, and Gold Medal Flour. Located on Buffalo’s waterfront, it offers easy access to Canada and major cities like Toronto and New York City, and supports career growth through seniority-based bidding and apprenticeship programs. The plant also builds community through events like a summer barbecue, a family picnic at a local amusement park, and a holiday dinner for all three shifts served by leadership. Employees take pride in the plant’s strong family ties, and notable history includes its former name, Cheeri-Oats, grain transport by boat, and a fire the day before it opened in 1940. **What We Have to Offer** * **$30.15/hour starting pay*** + $0.34/hour additional pay for 2nd shift + $0.41/hour additional pay for 3rd shift* Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually (depending on schedule)* 11 paid company holidays* 401(k) with company match* Medical, dental, life insurance* Career growth and cross-training opportunities**Your Work Schedule and Shift Information** * 8-hour swing shift schedule - rotation every week + 1st shift: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm + 2nd shift: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm + **Rotation is 1 week on 1st shift, then 1 week on 2nd shift*** **3rd shift (Steady Schedule): 11:00 pm to 7:00 am*** Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed* Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES** **As part of our manufacturing team, you will:*** Loading and unloading of trucks and railcars using approved tools and methods, including driver assist for mill feed loading in a safe and efficient manner. Includes ascending and descending ladders on railcars, trucks, loadout towers, platforms, etc.* Perform and accurately record metal detector, magnet checks, safety checks, inspections, and other required paperwork* Accurate, timely communication with Shop Checker, railroad, Logistics Planner and Team Leader* Operate Warehouse Management System* Perform sanitation, cleaning and maintaining all loading areas, including railcars and equipment* Manage pallet count, rework, refeed processes and communications* This position will work in the Flour Mill performing sanitation duties when the department is fully staffed* Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance* Assist in training new employees* Assist other plant areas as assigned **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** * High school diploma or GED* **2+ years of warehouse/forklift experience*** Ability to work 8-hour shifts* Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs* Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods* Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions* Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms* Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards* Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)* Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** * Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred