Forklift Operator - Utility

About the role

The Forklift Operator - Utility plays a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by safely transporting ingredients, chemicals, and supplies throughout the plant. This position supports our night shift operations and works a 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM schedule, ensuring production materials are delivered safely, accurately, and on time. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate material movements and inventory transactions within SAP while supporting food safety, sanitation, and production efficiency across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Create, release, and enter process order data within SAP.
• Transport supplies, chemicals, ingredients, and starch using powered industrial trucks.
• Maintain accurate material consumption and inventory integrity within SAP.
• Ensure material staging areas comply with FIFO, FEFO, and food safety requirements.
• Operate forklifts and other powered equipment in accordance with company safety policies.
• Support production by distributing materials to the correct process orders following batch management guidelines.
• Empty rock trap totes as required.
• Perform daily and downtime sanitation activities.
• Verify the accuracy of inventories staged for processing.
• Unload chemicals and materials from transport trucks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three months of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain McCain Forklift Certification.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to accurately enter and maintain data in SAP.
• Strong communication and mathematical skills.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work a 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM schedule.

About the Team

You will join the Easton, Maine manufacturing team, a facility with more than 440 team members dedicated to producing quality food products.

The Forklift Operator - Utility role works closely with production, warehouse, and inventory teams to ensure materials are delivered safely, accurately, and efficiently to support plant operations.