Forklift Operator (Day Shift) Job Listing at Schreiber Foods in Grand Rapids, MI (Job ID R0025791)

Description

Job Category: Manufacturing/Operations Job Family: Distribution Job Description:

This is a fulltime day shift position working on a consistent 6:30 am - 6:30 pm rotating schedule.

• Pay starts at $21.30 an hour
• $1,000 sign on bonus
• $1 weekend premium
• Vacation matching
• Eligible for all benefits day 1 of hire
• 8% 401K match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate powered industrial equipment/material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain inventory integrity and product safety at all times.
• Perform routine and assigned housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Check in/out all inbound or outbound product and tag product accordingly.
• Perform various receiving functions, such as unloading trucks and putting away product in the correct overstock location.
• Inspect all power equipment and complete the safety inspection sheet before operation.
• Stack empty pallets; clean and sweep work area and remove trash regularly.
• Immediately clean up after product damage or spill.
• Accurately complete all necessary paper and electronic forms in a timely manner.
• Consistently meet or exceed production demands and needs by moving product accurately and efficiently.
• Proactively communicate warehouse issues involving deficiencies to warehouse leadership.
• Assist in completing Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Training and certification to operate all applicable powered industrial vehicles/trucks required.

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strives to exceed goals, and motivates self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 10% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That's a company contribution of around 18% in retirement savings annually!
• Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Earn $ for focusing on your health. Get up to $1,200 for your health savings account each year, plus get reimbursed for fitness membership, equipment or classes.
• Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

Sound like a company you'd like to be a part of? Click Apply.

Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting@schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.

​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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