Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator (3rd Shift)10pm-6:30am $16.02-$17.52Opportunity OverviewDessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners. Our location in Pembroke, NC has an opening for a Forklift Operator.Job Responsibilities:Properly counts finished product cases from production.Packages finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling).Conduct cycle counts to ensure materials are available for production.Stages finished product for loading.Loads finished product onto truck.Unloads raw materials from truck.Drives box truck to shipping freezer and unloads finished product and returns box truck to dry warehouse for reloading process.Receives inbound raw materials.Moves raw materials to warehouse storage.Responsible for quality control; no damaged product is sent out. No damaged raw material is accepted in.Operates within standard operating procedures (SOPs).Safely operates forklift.Completes daily logs.Communicates with operators from other shifts.Cleans and maintains work area.Turns off and locks out equipment when not in use.Understands the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product(s).Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.Who You Are:Must have reliable transportation and be able to work a flexible schedule.Must be willing to work overtime, including weekends if necessary.Must be able to read and write in either English or Spanish.Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.Able to stay focused in a loud working environment.Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment requiring strict work/safety rules 100% of the time.Demonstrates experience with loading trailers.Must pass Forklift training and receive certification.Demonstrates safe forklift and electric walking pallet jack operations.About Dessert HoldingsDessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.EEO StatementDessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.