Night Shift Forklift Operator (Food Manufacturing)

Thrive Foods; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Freeze Dry in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator to safely transport, store, and ship freeze-dried materials within our production and warehouse facilities.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of forklift experience, holds a forklift certification, and can read, write, and perform basic math. You will work a 3rd shift (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri) from 6:00pm to 5:00am, with starting pay of $22.15 to $23.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year forklift operating experience or experience operating similar material-handling equipment.
• Forklift certification required (certification may be obtained through an authorized Thrive Freeze Dry trainer).
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport, stage, and load freeze-dried materials using forklifts.
• Verify and maintain records of incoming and outgoing shipments through ERP system.
• Prepare materials for production and shipment while meeting quality and productivity standards.
• Identify products and lot codes accurately.
• Compare counts, weights, measurements, and identifying information against records.
• Store or stage products in designated warehouse locations.
• Verify temperatures of all incoming products.
• Determine labeling requirements and accurately assemble, pack, and label product containers.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment safely while meeting productivity expectations.
• Inspect incoming shipments, route materials appropriately, report shortages and damaged items.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and warehouse supplies.
• Follow quality standards and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Thrive Freeze Dry in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator to safely transport, store, and ship freeze-dried materials within our production and warehouse facilities.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of forklift experience, holds a forklift certification, and can read, write, and perform basic math. You will work a 3rd shift (Mon-Thu or Tue-Fri) from 6:00pm to 5:00am, with starting pay of $22.15 to $23.15 per hour.