Forklift Operator

About The Role

Forklift Operators will be responsible for operating electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices, such as forklifts or clamps, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials to supply production lines with fresh, frozen, and dry raw materials.

Accountabilities

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Records receiving of materials using a VMU, accurate recording of information is critical.
• Weighs materials or product and records weight on production issue sheets.
• Unloads/transloads trailers of supplies verifying count and condition.
• Operates VMU, records receipts and responds to production demands.
• Prepares, writes, reads and understands reports and daily paperwork completed by forklift operators.
• Strictly adheres to FIFO when issuing inventory to production lines.
• Delivers and receives items from storage freezer area.
• Strictly adheres to all company and plant policies concerning safety, performing proper Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures, using proper lifting techniques, wearing effectively all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, proper walking/stepping and all other safety procedure related to your duties.
• Adheres to all company and plant policies related to GMP’s and maintains warehouse in accordance with company and AIB standards.
• Adheres to all company and plant policies, work rules and procedures.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for meeting performance expectations of this position.

Skills

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate in basic English and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Bills of Lading, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

About McCain

At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Leadership Principles

• Customer-obsessed: Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.
• Think big and plan ahead: Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.
• Bring out the best in our people: We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.
• Action like owners: Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

The McCain Experience

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

Compensation Package

$24.04 - $25.04 Starting at 24.04 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

Benefits

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• Retirement savings benefits
• Leave support, including medical, family and bereavement
• Well-being programs including vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources

Job Family

Manufacturing

Location(s)

US - United States of America : Nebraska : Grand Island

Company

McCain Foods USA, Inc.