Warehouse Operators - Lift Truck & Palletizer (3rd Shift)

Kraft Heinz; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

6% 401(k) Match

Benefits begin 90 days after hire

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Dover is seeking a Warehouse Operator to support production and shipments, safely moving, storing, palletizing, and preparing finished goods throughout the facility. The role involves operating forklifts, palletizers, stretch wrap equipment, and other warehouse equipment while ensuring safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and food safety standards.

3rd shift operations, overtime, and union labor terms apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous forklift, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to become certified to operate powered industrial equipment (including forklifts and warehouse equipment).
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately complete inventory, quality, and production documentation.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, palletizers, stretch wrap equipment, and other warehouse equipment following safety procedures.
• Load, unload, move, stack, stage, and store raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Transport finished goods from production areas to warehouse storage locations and shipping areas.
• Inspect products, pallets, labels, and packaging for damage or quality concerns and take appropriate action.
• Perform pre-operation equipment inspections and complete required documentation.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and assist with more complex repairs with Maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Warehouse Operator at a Glance... Warehouse Operators play a critical role in supporting production and customer shipments by safely moving, storing, palletizing, and preparing finished goods throughout our facility. Team members may operate forklifts, palletizers, stretch wrap equipment, and other warehouse equipment while ensuring safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and food safety standards are met. This position may be assigned to Lift Truck or Palletizer operations based on business needs and qualifications.

Warehouse Operator at a Glance... Warehouse Operators play a critical role in supporting production and customer shipments by safely moving, storing, palletizing, and preparing finished goods throughout our facility. Team members may operate forklifts, palletizers, stretch wrap equipment, and other warehouse equipment while ensuring safety, quality, inventory accuracy, and food safety standards are met. This position may be assigned to Lift Truck or Palletizer operations based on business needs and qualifications.

Warehouse, forklift, distribution center, shipping/receiving, logistics, and manufacturing experience are highly transferable and encouraged to apply.

Benefits & Compensation Overview

• Pay starting at $23.78
• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 6% 401(k) Match
• Benefits begin 90 days after hire for hourly employees

Work Schedule

• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Overtime, including weekends, extended shifts, and holiday work, is frequently required
• Employees should be prepared to work scheduled and mandatory overtime as outlined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• This position is represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement

What's on the Menu?

• Safely operate forklifts, palletizers, stretch wrap equipment, and other warehouse equipment following all safety and operating procedures.
• Load, unload, move, stack, stage, and store raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
• Transport finished goods from production areas to warehouse storage locations and shipping areas.
• Operate palletizing and stretch wrapping equipment to prepare finished goods for storage and shipment.
• Inspect products, pallets, labels, and packaging for damage or quality concerns and take appropriate action.
• Perform pre-operation equipment inspections and complete required documentation.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues, clear jams safely, and partner with Maintenance on more complex repairs.
• Utilize warehouse and inventory systems to accurately track materials, finished goods, shipments, and inventory movements.
• Verify labels, product codes, lot information, and shipment details to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist with inventories, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation activities.
• Maintain housekeeping, sanitation, GMP, and food safety standards throughout the warehouse.
• Communicate effectively with Warehouse, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Leadership teams to support operational success.
• Support training and cross-training efforts while contributing to a safe, efficient, and team-focused work environment.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous forklift, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to become certified to operate powered industrial equipment (including forklifts and warehouse equipment).
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately complete inventory, quality, and production documentation.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn warehouse management systems.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and climb stairs or ladders throughout the shift.
• Ability to frequently mount and dismount powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials throughout the workday.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, forklift traffic, and automated machinery.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, and humidity.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnets, and other required PPE.

Why Join Kraft Heinz Dover?

As a union manufacturing facility, we're proud to offer stable careers, competitive wages, strong benefits, opportunities for overtime, and pathways for growth. Our Warehouse Operators play a key role in ensuring our Beverages, Desserts, and Bakery products move safely and efficiently from production to our customers.

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business because we believe great people make great companies.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Dover Plant

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].