Forklift Operator

About the role

Since the doors opened in 1972, this factory has grown dramatically into a sustainable state-of-the-art facility. In 2013, we completed our largest solar project yet by installing a 450-kilowatt photovoltaic system of nearly 1,900 panels. The amount of energy produced annually by this solar array could power nearly 52 average-sized homes, or approximately 5,000 lights bulbs for an entire year. With sustainability and safety always top of mind, our Atlanta factory proudly and passionately produces 460,000 tons a year of our dry pet food brands, including Alpo®, Beneful®, Cat Chow®, Dog Chow®, Fit & Trim®, Friskies®, Nestlé Purina ONE® and Pro Plan®. This plant location is just along the southern crescent of Metro Atlanta – an area that nearly 5 million residents and over 340 of our associates can call home. Atlanta is considered the major commercial and financial center of the Southeast and, if this beautiful city were a country, it would be the 28th largest economy in the world.

Responsibilities

• Moving finished products through the distribution system in our bustling warehouse.
• Loading and unloading trailers.
• Pulling finished product from the production line.
• Case picking while operating a variety of equipment including: forklifts, pallet jacks, pull packs, and more.
• Assume all other duties as assigned by reporting Manager or Team Leader.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• 2+ years of forklift operations experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, industrial, or military environment required.
• 2+ years of slip sheet forklift experience required.
• Must be available to work all shifts.

Qualifications

• The ability to properly inspect and operate a slip sheet forklift.
• Safely load/unload trailers ensuring weight distribution, load integrity, and all shipping instructions are followed.
• The ability to understand storage and rotation procedures.
• The ability to manually and electronically fill out appropriate reports, manifolds, and pallet tags.
• The ability to identify bag labeling inaccuracies and notify appropriate personnel.

Skills

• Flexibility and agility.
• Leadership.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.

Pay

The hourly pay for this position is $29.65. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Schedule

• All shifts available.

Location

Fairburn, GA, US, 30213