Lift Truck Operator - Plant 2

Location: Plant 2, Manufacturing, 10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

About the role

McKee Foods is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to join our Production Lift Truck team. Lift Truck Operators are responsible for the operation of lift trucks in the transfer of palletized materials, ingredients, and/or finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Moving and ordering inventory
• Stocking and maintaining materials for the plant
• Removing supplies and trash at the end of product runs
• Assisting employees with moving heavy objects and loads
• Receiving and loading/unloading interplant trailers
• Storing and organizing billycans, trays, inventory and other supplies
• Maintaining and cleaning the lift truck
• Communicating with other shifts regarding job/production needs
• Following all safety rules and exercising personal safety on the job and demonstrating a commitment to the safety of others and our products
• Other duties as required

Requirements

• Must have or be able to obtain a McKee Foods LTO license
• Excellent organizational skills; good housekeeping skills
• Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative; able to work with minimal supervision
• Basic math skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environment; customer oriented
• Adaptable to change and do multiple tasks; flexible
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work effectively and communicate well with others
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to frequently lift and move 50 lbs.
• Analytical skills
• Ability to determine cause and effect; trouble shooting skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good work, safety, and attendance records; dependable
• Steel-toed slip resistant safety shoes required
• Demonstrated desire to work hard
• Willingness to try new ideas
• Knowledge of and adherence to company food safety, product purity, company policy and departmental procedures

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of McKee Foods Corporation and OSHA safety regulations
• Previous LTO experience
• Previous warehouse, shipping, or receiving experience
• General mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of OPM software systems or PC experience

Pay

$21.87 – $23.25/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus $2.00/hour shift premium for 3rd shift hours.

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. (other days and hours as needed))

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Profit-sharing cash bonus program
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
• Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• Supplemental plans, including life insurance
• Fully paid parental leave
• Health Center and Pharmacy
• Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credit Union
• Exercise and recreation facility
• Wellness programs with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)