Forklift Operator

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Job Location: Gainesville, GA

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Available: 3rd shift, 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Compensation: $23.25/hr

Shift Differential: $0.50 for 2nd, $0.75 for 3rd shift

Job Overview

Join Cargill as a Forklift Operator and help keep production and warehouse operations running safely and efficiently. In this hands-on role, you’ll operate high-skill industrial forklifts and support material flow across the facility while following strict safety and regulatory standards. This position is ideal for an experienced operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting production teams.

What You will Do

• Safely operate industrial forklifts and powered industrial equipment to move, store, load, and unload materials within production and warehouse areas.

• Handle irregular, bulky, or palletized materials, including loading trucks and stacking product in high racks or storage locations.

• Support production flow by supplying packaging materials, pulling loads from lines, and performing quality checks on wrapping and labels.

• Operate related equipment such as robotic palletizers, hand trucks, and scanners, and assist with line changeovers as needed.

• Review and complete production shipping and receiving documentation, and enter material movement data into computerized systems.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area by disposing of waste using compactors or balers, and following all safety and lockout procedures.

• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice.

• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbal and written.

• Able to work indoors and outdoors, including at heights of 4 feet or more, and capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation and while using appropriate PPE.

• Basic computer skills.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical components or systems.

• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Development Opportunities

About Cargill

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa, and chocolate.

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Considered candidates may receive a phone call from a 952 area code.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vet

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