Forklift Operator II - PO Loader

About the role

This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Responsibilities

• Work in a wet or humid environment in cold temperatures and around heavy machinery
• Perform lifting, stretching, standing or sitting for long periods of time
• Safely operate a forklift and/or pallet jack to stage finished goods in proper floor locations to await shipping
• Load wrapped pallets into designated trucks
• Unload totes/pallets as needed for production
• Scan all totes/boxes to be shipped, recording physical counts and wrapping pallets to be shipped
• Inspect pallet jack/high-reach to ensure it is in good working condition
• Ensure that all food safety procedures and practices are being followed
• Ensure that all safety procedures and practices are being followed
• Ensure you are wearing proper personal protective equipment

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to operate a high reach truck/stand up forklift
• Must be able to operate an electric pallet jack
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to lift, stretch, stand and sit for long periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience on a high reach truck
• Prior work history in a fast-paced production environment

Pay

$23.07/hr

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Schedule

Full Time, 1st shift