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Job Purpose and Impact

The Forklift Operator will operate and drive industrial forklifts requiring moderate skills and regular guidance. In this role, you will ensure material handling and storage procedures are followed to meet all safety and regulatory policies.

Job details

Job Type: Full Time
Shift Available: 2nd shift
Compensation: $21.25/hr

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities:

• Operating forklifts, palletizer, stretch wrapper and all associated equipment to produce quality product
• Operate storage equipment and all associated equipment to store and retrieve product
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform minor maintenance on this equipment
• Put Trash/Cardboard away (dispose in trash compactor/carboard bailer)
• Correctly receive and ship product in accordance with orders
• Perform elevated work to retrieve stuck pallets or equipment in racks
• Perform periodic inventories as necessary with the support of office personnel to maintain accurate warehouse counts
• Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) 
• Must be able to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts 
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, with an emphasis on Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of inventory systems
• Prior experience in production/related work

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.