Material Handler – Forklift, FIFO, Growth Path

Roskam Baking Company, LLC; Kentwood, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods, a leading contract manufacturer, seeks a warehouse associate to operate forklifts, move materials, and support production lines across multiple facilities in the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, ensuring FIFO, weighing materials, and inspecting equipment to prevent defects. We offer comprehensive benefits and a safety‑driven team culture with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Ability to follow FIFO and ensure accurate load handling.
• Strong attention to safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport, or stack material
• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
• Load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, or other transport devices
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets and secure material for transport
• Weigh materials or products and record weight or production data on tags or labels
• Understand and follow the order of materials for FIFO
• Forecast needs of the line and stage it to maintain materials for smooth production
• Inspect equipment, structures, or material to identify problems and report through channels

Skills

Forklift operation

Job description

Roskam Foods, a leading contract manufacturer, seeks a warehouse associate to operate forklifts, move materials, and support production lines across multiple facilities in the U.S. and Canada.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, ensuring FIFO, weighing materials, and inspecting equipment to prevent defects. We offer comprehensive benefits and a safety‑driven team culture with growth opportunities.