Forklift Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Driver

American Soy Products – Saline, MI
On-site role

Role:

American Soy Products (ASP), part of Morgan Foods, Inc., is seeking a Forklift Driver to support warehouse and manufacturing operations at our Saline, MI facility. This full-time, on-site role is responsible for safely moving finished goods, loading and unloading trailers, maintaining accurate inventory transactions, and supporting warehouse organization and sanitation standards.

The Forklift Driver plays an important role in ensuring safe product handling, inventory accuracy, and efficient material flow while supporting food safety and warehouse compliance standards.

Company Summary:

Morgan Foods, Inc., since 1899, “A Tradition in Store Brands,” is an innovator in crafting quality food products for the consumer marketplace. Privately held and headquartered in Austin, IN, with operations in Indiana and Michigan, Morgan Foods is dedicated to producing high-quality food families love. American Soy Products (ASP), located in Saline, MI, specializes in co-packing organic, conventional, and medical food products in Tetra Pak aseptic packaging while maintaining FDA, USDA, Organic, Kosher, and SQF standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment to move finished goods and materials throughout the facility.
• Transfer finished goods to assigned warehouse locations utilizing SAP inventory systems.
• Verify product accuracy and pallet identification before storage or shipment.
• Load and unload trailers while ensuring correct products and purchase orders are shipped.
• Stage outbound shipments and prepare transfer paperwork as needed.
• Monitor and maintain rework, QC sample, and warehouse storage areas.
• Maintain warehouse compliance with food safety, sanitation, and worker safety standards.
• Perform daily sanitation and equipment inspection checklists.
• Monitor forklift equipment, batteries, and pallet racking for safe operation and report concerns to leadership.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory activities, and warehouse organization.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment in accordance with Organic, Kosher, allergen, and company standards.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical, Environmental & Work Expectations:

Ability to work in warehouse and manufacturing environments with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, moving equipment, and warehouse traffic. Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, and forklift operation are required. Must safely handle pallets stored up to three racks high, follow safety and food handling procedures, communicate effectively, and maintain a dependable, team-focused approach in a fast-paced environment with schedule flexibility as needed.

Education / Training / Skills / Experience / Personal Attributes:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Forklift experience required, including sit-down and reach truck operation.
3. Experience using RF scan guns and warehouse inventory systems preferred.
4. Ability to safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment.
5. Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
6. Reliability, flexibility, and strong attendance record required.
7. Ability to learn quickly and adapt within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Scheduling & Availability:

Full-time position with flexibility to work assigned shifts, overtime, and every other weekend as needed to support operational demands. Available shifts include:

• 1st Shift: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:30 PM – 7:30 AM

Candidate Note:

The above job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

On-site position located in Saline, MI.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Morgan Foods, Inc. and American Soy Products are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Compensation commensurate with experience, training, and knowledge.

Comprehensive benefits offering: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, company events, and a great culture.