Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Category:
Shipping and Receiving

Requisition Number: FORKL
006055

Posted:
July 16, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Orestes, IN 46063, USA

Principal Responsibilities

Loading/Unloading/Transferring Materials

Operates forklift truck according to required safety standards

Moves materials to/from warehouse(s)/production line/packaging line, etc.

Unloads/loads shuttles

Picks orders

Stages orders

Removes used item(s) such as pallets, tier sheets, trash bins from production/packaging/warehouse areas

Documentation

Completes required paperwork (e.g., tally sheets, slot change, shuttle transfer, etc.)

Scans materials (via barcode tags) in and out of inventory

Records receipt/loading of materials on driver paperwork (BOL)

Completes "Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist" to indicate forklift/equipment is in proper working order

Other

Assists production/packaging line operators by removing plastic and/or straps from pallets etc. when needed

Performs routine maintenance (not handled by Maintenance Company) such as filling propane tank, checking valves, etc.

Maintains clean work area by picking up trash, sweeping floor, wiping down equipment etc. as needed

Education and Experience

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Minimum 2 years' prior forklift experience

Must be able to successfully use basic math and writing skills necessary to accurately fill out required paperwork

Should have working knowledge of warehouse operations or be trainable

Must be capable of operating a lift truck in a safe and efficient manner by abiding by plant and company rules for shipping and warehousing

Must be able to pass forklift training period through written and driving tests as well as on-the-job work efforts. Demonstrated observation skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Good communication skills

Accurate

Detail oriented

Multi-task oriented

Proactive

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct:
None

Indirect:
None

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels

Standing- to complete most all tasks

Walking

Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment

Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox

Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels

Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment

Squatting

Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine

Twisting- to perform work activities

Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires

Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts

Must be able to drive a standard forklift with both hands and both feet

Must have stamina and be able to move quickly

Must be able to lift 80 pounds (pallets when necessary)

Must be safety conscious. Free to move about in office environment as needed

Job Competencies

Ethics/Integrity/Trust

Attitude and Commitment

Diversity

Customer Service - Company Engagement

Quality

Cost Consciousness

Other

Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements. Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

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