Forklift Operator - Onion Mill

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and food service operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs. With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains.

By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet. Together, ofi employees advance our

Purpose:

to be the change for good food and a healthy future.

ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location. Lift Truck Operator will be responsible for prepping and transporting finished product from the Production area to the appropriate transportation or storage locations. Assist with disposing of waste material from Milling area.

• Safe forklift driving skills are required with the ability to perform forklift inspection and minor maintenance.
• Must set-up packaging material before start-up and during the continued operation of the Packout lines.
• Assist with monitoring and replacing stainless steel bins on the 25’s over line, in Mill Room # 1.
• Must be able to work in all Mill Rooms and Packout Areas.
• During down season, assist with consuming and labeling rework material.
• Must be able to fill propane fuel tank and/or change electrical forklift batteries safely.
• Forklift operator will be responsible for continually monitoring the requirements of the Onion Milling operation and assist with forklift transport as needed.
• Maintain consistent and effective communication with Onion Mill Room Operator and Material Handlers to determine correct labeling, quality identification, packaging material required, transport requirements and other duties assigned.
• Must have the ability to work in a fast and changing environment.
• Create and keep key records of activities.
• Maintain a clean work area, which includes the removal and dumping of discard bins.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure a safe, healthy work environment by following all safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and regulations per the Company's IIPP, GMP's, job safety practices and other related programs.
• Ability to comply with PPE: bump cap, safety glasses, face shield, boots, rubber boots, gloves, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must possess a valid driver license and maintain a clean driving record.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one-year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Any Production or Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed
• Work and rotate all shifts
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
• Work and rotate all work areas in specific department
• Must have good attendance and work record (Existing Employees)

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

ofi provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. Build a Rewarding Career at ofi!

The pay for this role ranges from $20.13/hour - $23.44/hour and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined…