Forklift Operator (3 pm - 11 pm) $20.70/hr +$2.00 hrly differential

Job Purpose

The primary responsibility of the Forklift Operator is to efficiently and effectively move products and material to and from the processing/packaging lines and trucks for transfer between plants. Take great care moving material inbound or outbound on trucks using the Company Mobility system, additionally report any issue with the functionality of the Forklift. Increased to $21.45/hr. upon successful completion of training and skills validation.

Main Responsibilities

• Keep the warehouse organized to utilize first in first out (FIFO).
• Operate forklift attachments effectively.
• Maintain license for operating the forklift which includes the use of Mobility (company barcode system).
• Document the inspection of all trailers before loading.
• Ensure product is loaded in good condition, counts are correct, and trailer is not overloaded.
• Maintain correct inventory (help cycle count warehouse).
• Supply packaging lines with WIP and materials.
• Move production totes from the staging area to the warehouse.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Required Skills

• Previous experience working around processing equipment preferred.
• Must have effective oral communication skills to communicate with supervisor and co-workers.
• Must have the ability to read and write and accurately complete paperwork.
• Must have self-confidence and maturity to make decisions to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Must be a team player, react to change productively, be flexible, and accept change.
• Must have good decision-making skills with the ability to think ahead.

Other Details

• Work Environment: Position requires heavy lifting, up to 75 lbs. Must be physically active and able to work around hot temperatures. Able to work under pressure with time limitations. Good hand/eye coordination, and 20/20 corrected vision. Should be able to stand on concrete floors for extended periods, follow safety precautions, and utilize cleaning chemicals and sanitizers safely.
• Must be able to start work at least one-half hour early each day, staying late on many occasions.
• Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays and possibly Sundays), work at different facilities, and tolerate cold conditions.
• Teamwork is a must.

Position Validation

• On the Job Training, Standard Operating Procedures and Validation of Performance.
• New team members in the Forklift Operator I position must validate within their position.
• Once validated, the rate of pay changes from training rate to full pay rate (+ $.75).
• Team members who are unable to validate from the training level to this level must attempt again and pass within one week.
• Team members who are unable to validate within the first 10 weeks of employment can move to an open position that they qualify for (at the pay rate of that position).
• If no position exists, the team member will be exited from Idahoan.

Alignment With Core Values of the Company

• Respect & Value Our People
• Stay in Front of Change While Reducing Costs
• Delight Our Customers
• Food Quality & Safety

Benefits

• Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance for full-time team members
• PTO (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays) for full-time team members
• 401K match
• Company paid disability and life insurance policies
• Paid maternity and parental leave

Approach to Flexible Work

• The majority of our roles are primarily located in one of our manufacturing facilities or in our corporate office in Idaho Falls, Idaho, offering us the ability to effectively collaborate, innovate, and develop the next leaders of Idahoan Foods.
• We value flexibility and appreciate that it can mean something different to everyone based on your unique circumstances.
• That’s why at Idahoan we focus on meaningful conversations between you and your manager to identify what works best for the business, team, your role, and your personal needs.
• Within our manufacturing workforce, we follow our process for time off requests and working within our attendance policy.
• Those same elements apply outside of manufacturing, but your position may offer some additional flexibility to work remotely at times.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.