Forklift Operator; Stand-up - 1st Shift

Job Summary

Forklift Operators are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of a warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position. Base pay is $19.00 per hour.

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee‑only premium less than $10 per week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability

• Operate a stand‑up forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site‑specific safety policies and procedures
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated areas
• Check inbound and outbound product to ensure items and quantities are correct and there is no damage
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion
• Perform additional duties assigned by supervisor

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically exerting tasks in a warehouse environment that may be non‑temperature controlled
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background investigation
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with RF equipment
• Warehouse experience in a high‑volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse helpful
• Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS
• Forklift certified

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

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