Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator - C Position Type: Regular – Full Time Requisition ID: 43063 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Forklift Operators will be responsible for operating electric‑powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices, such as forklifts or clamps, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials to supply production lines with fresh, frozen, and dry raw materials. This role will require a working schedule on C crew 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Responsibilities Moves levers and presses pedals to drive trick and control movement of lifting apparatus. Positions forks or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area. Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device. Records receiving of materials using a VMU; accurate recording of information is critical. Weighs materials or product and records weight on production issue sheets. Unloads/transloads trailers of supplies, verifying count and condition. Operates VMU, records receipts and responds to production demands. Prepares, writes, reads and understands reports and daily paperwork completed by forklift operators. Strictly adheres to FIFO when issuing inventory to production lines. Delivers and receives items from storage freezer area. Strictly adheres to all company and plant policies concerning safety, performing proper Lock‑Out, Tag‑Out procedures, using proper lifting techniques, wearing all required PPE, proper walking/stepping, and other safety procedures related to your duties. Adheres to all company and plant policies related to GMP’s and maintains warehouse in accordance with company and AIB standards. Adheres to all company and plant policies, work rules and procedures. Regular and predictable attendance is essential for meeting performance expectations of this position. Other duties as assigned by Warehouse Foreperson. Qualifications One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to comprehend and communicate in basic English and interact with all levels of the organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as Bills of Lading, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Work Environment The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection. Benefits Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Vacation and holidays, company‑supported volunteering time, and mental health resources are also available. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr