• Warehouse Forklift Operator 1st Shift

    T. Marzetti CompanyAltoona, IA 50009

    Job #2810022565

  • Overview:

    PTO time effective immediately on date of hire

    Monthly employee engagement activities 

    Benefit eligible first of month following 30 days of employment

    Benefits include but are not limited to:

    • Medical Insurance

    • Dental insurance

    • Vision insurance

    • 401(k)

    • 401(k) matching

    • Flexible Spending Account

    • Life Insurance

    • Accident/Disability Insurance

    • Adoption Assistance

    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    • Tuition Assistance

    • Paid Parental leave

    Pay Range: $20-23/hour

    WORK HOURS

    The work hours of this position may require flexibility in order to meet production requirements. Some mandatory overtime may be required, and voluntary overtime may be available. Shift hours: 7AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.

    The warehouse worker will be responsible for

    operating

    industrial equipment and forklift trucks to perform all material handling assignments

    Identify

    and transport material to and from storage areas, m

    achines, and loading docks, in/out of

    trailers.

    Must be able to withstand extreme cold temperatures. 

    Responsibilities:

    Responsibilities:

    • Performs operation and safety checks on equipment before use.

    • Familiarizes self with productive

      capacity

      of machines or loading schedule of shipping services to assure prompt delivery of required items to proper destination, so that equipment does not shut down.

    • Removes empty skids and stacks skids in designated areas.

    • Proceeds safely to assigned area to pull, load, and move merchandise and all documents specific to each type of merchandise.

    • Completes cleaning duties at the end of designated

      shift.

    • Completes safety check on equipment prior to usage including but not limited to battery, brakes, lift controls, and computer.

    • Required to

      operate

      heavy machinery such as forklifts etc.

    • Employees shall follow all GMP & Food safety

      requirements.

    • Perform other duties as

      required

      or directed.

    • Must be able to meet production standards of quota

      required

    • Familiarity with warehouse and/or distribution facility.

    • Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

    Qualifications:

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

    • Previous job experience as a forklift operator preferred

    • Experience in the distribution industry a plus

    • Basic knowledge of computer functions on a keyboard

    • Must be able to lift up to 75lbs

    Working Conditions/Environment:

    Working Conditions/Environment:

    Works primarily in

    a

    warehouse environment with temperatures that vary between negative 10 and 45 degrees.

    Employees

    are

    required to

    regularly

    speak

    , read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach,

    grasp

    and bend while moving about the facility. Requires some lifting of moderately heavy items such as

    company product

    . May be

    required

    to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee may periodically be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment.

    S

    teel-toed/slip-resistant shoes,

    eye protection

    and gloves are

    required

    as necessary

    in accordance with

    company GMP and safety standards.