Shipping Lift Truck Operator (L.T.O.) – 3rd Shift

Job Summary

McKee Foods is seeking a forklift truck operator to join our Shipping Department team.

Responsibilities

• Replenishing the pick lane locations
• Maintain accurate information in WMS
• Communicate effectively with team members and primary customers
• Load and unload trailers
• Shrink wrap pallets
• Load and unload cases onto conveyors when needed to fill distributor orders
• Operate pallet inverter for Food Service and freezer loads
• Cross-training in other areas
• Perform a variety of lift truck assignments to support shipping operation
• Clean and perform all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Overall good work record (which includes attendance, safety, job performance, flexibility, and team behaviors)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a cohesive team environment
• Ability to work with computers (data entry)
• Basic math skills
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting
• Capable of reaching work goals with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to promote continuous process improvement and LEAN principles
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Lift Truck Operator license
• DMV Record must be obtained by the Safety Department
• Lift Truck vision screen must be completed by Employee Health Services and must meet Lift Truck standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and job experience with (WMS) Warehouse Management System
• Previous lift truck operator experience
• Previous shipping experience

Pay

$26.60 - $27.26 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus $2.00 / hour shift premium for 3rd Shift.

Schedule

3rd Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 10:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.). Onsite; 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)