Forklift Operator - 29th St

Position: Forklift Operator - 29th St Location
Position Description and

Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We're a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada.

We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we're on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.

Position Title:
Forklift Operator
Reports to:
Shipping Supervisor
Position Description and Purpose
:
Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We're a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada.

We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we're on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.
Key Responsibilities:

• Performs all work task safely, accurately, and efficiently
• Ability to meet standard pallet move performance rate
• Inspects equipment prior to use
• Moves product to and from storage locations
• Loads outbound orders while verifying accuracy
• Inspects trailers prior to loading, ensures trailers are safe and food grade
• Responsible for securing loaded trailer while waiting for pickup
• Utilizes scanning software to systematically move product in real-time
• Performs warehouse cleaning duties including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, floor scrubbing, etc.
• Occasionally charges or changes Hilo battery, participates in inventory counting and wraps or stacks product
• Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Required and

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous warehouse or forklift experience
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• May work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings, as directed and authorized by management
• Previous stand-up Hilo experience highly preferred
• Previous experience working in a cold storage environment preferred

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, and a 401K plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement
:
Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran friendly and equal opportunity employer.

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Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement:
Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer-from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.