Forklift Driver

What You’ll Love About Us

American Licorice was founded on a simple idea: that companies can succeed by investing in the happiness of their people, communities, and environment. We have a culture focused on Integrity, Compassion, Engagement, and Teamwork – to be better tomorrow than we are today! You have the unique opportunity to join a diverse team that is open, helpful, collaborative, strategic, committed to quality, and dedicated to delivering positively sweet experiences for consumers and associates alike!

Established in 1914, American Licorice looks towards the future with the same pioneering spirit, by leading in innovation, quality, and philanthropy. We take pride in the work we do, are transparent in our processes, and celebrate success as a team. If you want to join a growing company with a family legacy and love a challenge, we would love to meet you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Competitive market-based pay
• Growth opportunities
• Wellness incentives for participation in healthy and sustainable living initiatives
• Volunteer time off
• Tuition assistance
• Healthy vending machines
• Positive work-life balance

The Forklift Driver associate will be expected to contribute to the general manufacturing, production, and packaging of candy in accordance with the standards of the Company. This associate will perform all tasks in a safe manner with consideration to product quality. This associate will be expected to participate in problem solving to further develop lean manufacturing principles and world class manufacturing practices.

This Forklift Driver associate will contribute to the eCommerce Warehouse team when needed and will report to the eCommerce Fulfillment Supervisor. When eCommerce duties are complete, this associate will contribute to the Warehouse Team in shipping and receiving and will report to the Warehouse Supervisor.

• Embrace ALC’s Core Values of Integrity, Compassion, Engagement and being a Team Player.
• A desire to invest in the happiness of our people, communities, and environment.
• Perform each assigned task using the standard operating procedures with consideration of Safety, Quality, Engagement, Delivery, and Cost.
• Operate forklift equipment lifting heavy items in accordance with company guidelines
• Support shipping/receiving functions as requested
• Pick and pack orders as assigned
• Assist in taking of inventory
• Rotate stock and inventory
  
  Delivery of product to reserve stock area
• Handling repacks of product
• Pack displays to fill orders
• Assist with picking and packing orders as requested
• Assist in conducting inventory counts for all brands
• Follow in strict compliance of all Company safety directives
• All other duties, as assigned
• Labeling all Amazon orders
• Help with displays/repacks for production
• Cross train to help pick/pack orders for MN and Theo

• Productive Attitude (adaptable, customer focused and desire to work with coaches and fellow associates)
• Initiative (problem solving and innovation)
• Innovation / Creativity
• Quality Focused (Best Quality)
• Teamwork / Collaboration
• Communication:
  Verbal / Written Accountability / Accepting Responsibility

• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to stand in one location for a long period of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures.
• Ability to read safety warning signs.

• Manufacturing experience preferably in the food industry, but not mandatory
• Perform basic math skills including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Manufacturing

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