Forklift Operator

About the role

Driven by integrity and united by the people‑and‑pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long‑standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care.

Our manufacturing facility in Miami, Oklahoma, stands as a testament to the pet care industry's excellence. Nestled along Historic Route 66 in northeast Oklahoma, near the borders of Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas, this facility has been producing a wide array of pet treat products and brands since 1997. With an unwavering commitment to quality and safety, our factory plays a pivotal role in serving a vast region as we drive the future of pet treat innovation.

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll perform a variety of tasks within our dynamic warehouse including loading trucks, unloading trucks, case picking product, and staging finished product as it is released from our packing area. Successful candidates must maintain a great attendance record and be able to work overtime and off‑shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift (slip‑sheet) and other high‑lift equipment to load pallets according to specification.
• Move product to designated areas within the warehouse.
• Correctly warehouse all palletized and non‑palletized materials from the packaging lines using safe procedures while maintaining product quality and accurate inventory management.
• Safely load/unload trailers ensuring weight distribution, load integrity, and adherence to all shipping instructions.
• Perform accurate inventory transactions into warehousing systems.
• Case pick product following all guidelines using an RF scanner, hand‑wrap and label products, and stage them in the appropriate location.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment, including sanitation and cleaning.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ year of forklift operations experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment.
• Basic proficiency in English to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies, and procedures.

Schedule

Current shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, Monday‑Friday.

Pay

• Hourly rate: $21.04 per hour.
• Bonus eligibility: Yes.

Benefits

• Performance‑based incentives.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Broad range of additional benefits (details at Nestlé US Benefits).