Stand-Up Forklift Operator: Safe Material Handling

Kayem Foods, Inc. Career Center; Norwich (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kayem Foods, Inc. Career Center is seeking a forklift operator to move products, equipment, and materials in a regulated, safety-conscious warehouse environment.

The role requires standing, lifting, and operating high-lift equipment as needed. Responsibilities include stocking inbound and production items, preparing outbound shipments, recording weights and counts, completing required paperwork, daily equipment checks, and occasional cross-training.

Responsibilities

• Put away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor height for inbound and production items
• Pick palletized units out of rack locations above floor height and set up for outbound shipment
• Choose and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items
• Do all necessary paperwork for the safe operation of equipment and product movement in the computer system
• Willing to be cross trained
• Perform other tasks as requested
• Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device
• Complete daily maintenance/check sheet for all equipment assigned

Job description

Kayem Foods, Inc. Career Center is seeking a forklift operator to move products, equipment, and materials in a regulated, safety-conscious warehouse environment.

The role requires standing, lifting, and operating high-lift equipment as needed. Responsibilities include stocking inbound and production items, preparing outbound shipments, recording weights and counts, completing required paperwork, daily equipment checks, and occasional cross-training.