Forklift Operator
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.
Important Notice Regarding Labor Dispute
This position is located at a facility where an active labor strike currently exists. This recruitment is being conducted by Cargill Incorporated for permanent replacement employees.
For any questions on this posting, please contact Jennifer Marshall at 510-790-8624
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Monday-Friday | Day or Night Shift
Compensation: $32.66/hr
New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.
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:
- Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to move load and unload pallets and materials throughout production and warehouse areas
- Handle irregular bulky or uniform items including loading and unloading materials from trucks high stacks and warehouse racks
- Monitor production lines pull products as needed and perform quality checks on wrapping labels and pallet conditions
- Use scanning tools and computer systems to track product movement, complete production shipping, receiving documentation and support inventory accuracy
- Operate additional equipment such as electric or manual hand trucks and rework damaged pallets when necessary
- Maintain a clean safe work environment by following all safety policies, procedures and supporting other general warehouse or production tasks as assigned
- Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice
- Perform duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbal and written
- Able to work indoors and outdoors, including at heights of 4 feet or more, and capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation and while using appropriate PPE
- Basic computer skills
- Minimum of one year of experience operating a forklift
Preferred Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED or at least two years of relevant work experience
- Previous experience in a production or warehouse environment
- Familiarity with SAP or other warehouse inventory management systems
- Knowledge of rail safety procedures
- Basic ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and components
Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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