Forklift Operator

About Hill’s Pet Nutrition

A part of Colgate‑Palmolive since 1976, Hill’s Pet Nutrition offers the highest‑quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill’s products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate‑Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

No Relocation Assistance Offered. Job Number#168105 — Clinton, Oklahoma, United States.

Colgate‑Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

This shift‑based position is the final operation in meeting customer requirements for high‑quality, damage‑free, on‑time, correctly loaded and accurate (Bill of Lading) deliveries. The position is responsible for ensuring customer orders and replenishment loads are fulfilled, prepared for shipment and delivered to the appropriate destination in a safe, quality, timely and cost‑effective manner.

• Move product from the palletizer and within the warehouse to trailers and various other warehouse locations.
• Load trailers according to loading specifications, delivering product on time (arrives when originally expected) and complete (accurate by item and damage‑free).
• Receive, unload, inspect and correctly warehouse all inbound shipments (finished goods and materials) using safe procedures while maintaining product quality and using accurate inventory management procedures.
• Conduct trailer inspections prior to loading trailers for product shipment and after unloading inbound trailers.
• Operate forklift and high‑lift equipment to move product, maintaining required sanitation levels; repair and recoup damaged goods as accidentally created during product movement; follow FIFO principles for finished products.
• Perform accurate inventory transactions into warehousing systems; tag pallets from the palletizer and record production; organize warehouse supplies and materials; supply materials to packaging lines; supply and service palletizer equipment.
• Accurately pick all products for mixed pallets, properly palletize and stretch‑wrap finished skids.
• Report or take appropriate action when quality checks do not meet specifications.
• Improve operations through individual and group problem solving; provide leadership in solving problems that disrupt daily production goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.
• Know the product “Hold” criteria of all applicable areas.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment: hair net, beard net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform.
• Perform physical tasks such as bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust, dirt, and chemicals.
• Forklift assignments require OSHA certification.

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language.
• Successful completion of a substance screening and background check.

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines.
• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline.
• Demonstrated competency in computer and PC…