Production Forklift Operator

Nortera Foods Inc.; Village of Brockport (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift differential (night shift)

Health insurance with HSA or FSA

Dental and vision insurance

401K retirement with company match

Paid sick, vacation, and holidays

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Nortera Foods Inc. in Brockport, NY is seeking a forklift operator to safely move products, load/unload trucks, and stage orders in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will use RF scanners and attachments to ensure accurate inventory movement, while following GMP and safety procedures. The position requires at least one year of forklift experience, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and the willingness to work in a loud, cold warehouse with heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year forklift experience, preferably in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs., and bend/reach/

Responsibilities

• Safely operate electric lift trucks to load/unload trucks and railcars and move products.
• Put product away, pick and stage orders, move bulk product, assist outbound shipments.
• Use RF scanners and attachments to track and move products per inventory needs.
• Follow GMP, food safety and facility safety procedures and equipment protocols.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Turn-a-Fork

Slip-sheet attachments

Job description

Big things are happening at Nortera in Brockport, and we’re hiring!

Our frozen vegetable packaging plant is ramping up production, and we’re looking for great people to join our team.

Build new skills, create new opportunities for your future, and be part of a team that helps prepare and package products enjoyed by families across North America.

WHY CHOOSE NORTERA?

• New Highly competitive wages
• $2 Shift Differential for night shift
• 17-5 Day weekends a year!
• Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance options (Hospitalization, Spouse and Dependent Term Life, Pet, etc.)
• 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match
• Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance program
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company

Pay Range: $23.50 to $26 USD

$23.50/Hour - $26/Hour (USD)

THE ROLE:

• Safely operate electric lift trucks to load/unload trucks and railcars and move finished and bulk products throughout the facility.
• Put product away, pick and properly stage orders, stack/retrieve bulk product, and assist with outbound shipments.
• Use RF scanners, Turn-a-Fork and slip-sheet attachments to efficiently track and move products according to inventory requirements.
• Follow all GMP, food safety, and facility safety procedures, including trailer chocking, brake lock systems, dock plates, and safe battery changes.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Minimum of one years of forklift experience, preferably in a high-lift warehouse environment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to frequently lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs., and perform bending, squatting, twisting, climbing, and reaching.
• Comfortable working in a medium-heavy physical environment with noise, dust, freezing temperatures, wet conditions, and moving mechanical equipment; high school diploma or equivalent required.

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

Nortera believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Nortera is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-434-0399.

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