Forklift Operator

Brand:

8th Ave Food & Provisions

Categories:

Operations Production

Locations:

Carrington, North Dakota

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible:

No

Req ID:

28352

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings' private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. ("THL"), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

Dakota Grower's started out as a grower-owned cooperative built by farmers in the early 1990s and today we are the third largest pasta manufacturer in North America. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives our innovative culture and passion to bring premium quality pasta to your table. At Dakota Growers, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and inspiring environment in one of our state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities.

Our employees' well-being comes first. That's why we offer excellent wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, short-/long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with up to 6% company match, and annual incentives.

Position Summary:

Starting at $20/hr, Wednesday-Saturday or Sunday-Wednesday, 4pm-2:30am or 5:30am-4pm ($1,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!)

This position plays a critical role as a part of our warehouse team. The Forklift Operator is responsible for shipping, storing, and receiving inventory as well as providing sanitation for the entire warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates forklift to load, unload, and transfer products, pallets, boxes, and other materials. Operates other equipment for shipping, as needed

Unloads and loads products into trucks and/or railcars according to shipping schedule

Maintains accurate inventory while storing and loading. Practices first in/first out

Monitors all equipment for wear and potential damage, performs related preventative maintenance as required

Maintains Master Sanitation Schedules and other HAACP documentation. Performs scheduled cleaning of equipment

Re-palletizes and reworks products. Prepares product for regrind process

Maintains safety and quality in a high paced environment

Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of: safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation

Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required

:

Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

Previous experience operating a forklift

Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility

Physical Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for 3+ hours per shift

Must be able to work in a dusty, high heat/humid environment for 3+ hours per shift

Must be able to work in a confined space for 3+ hours per shift

Must be able to lift up-to 100 pounds for 3+ hours per shift with team member assistance

Must be able to push, pull, perform fine manipulation, simple grasping and feel for 6+ hours per shift

Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, stand, stoop and walk for 6+ hours per shift

Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds independently for 6+ hours per shift

Must be able to reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift

Must be able to operate foot pedals for 8+ hours per shift

Must be able to sit for 8+ hours per shift

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)