Forklift Operator

Job Description

T.G. Lee Dairy has an immediate job opening for fast paced and motivated forklift operator (forklift certified) to operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, boom, scoop, liftbeam and swivel “hookfork” grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility.

RATE OF PAY:

• $21.50 per hour

SCHEDULE AVAILABLE:

• Monday-Friday from 5:00 am to 4:30 pm; and Sunday at Month End

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute the loading and unloading of products in trailers

• Distribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas

• Stage materials for production

• Move product and materials within facility (plant and/or cooler)

• Receive materials for warehouse storage

• Supply packaging material, cartons and hulls to line as needed

• Maintain pallet supply for palletizer

• Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In – First Out)

• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with required information

• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s

• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution*

• Competitive pay

• Paid vacation and holidays*

• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• Service recognition and employee rewards*

• Employee referral program

• Tuition reimbursement*

• Uniforms provided

• Work for dairy farm families

*varies by company

T.G. Lee Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

• Able to effectively work in a team environment

• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping

• Able to use company computer systems

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Able to follow directions

• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range 21.50