About this opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions lists this Forklift Operator-Direct Hire opportunity in st. cloud, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Location: Cold Spring, MN & St. Cloud, MN
Compensation: $19.00-$21.50 per hour + $2.00 per hour differential on nights
Schedule: 12-hour Day & Night Shifts | 5:45am/pm-6:00pm/am | 2-2-3 Schedule
Job Type: Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Forklift Operators for a leading beverage packaging company located in Cold Spring, MN. If you're looking for a fast-paced role with consistent hours and full-time benefits, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!
What You'll Do as the Forklift Operator:
Safely operate the equipment as stated by the company's GMPs and Safety protocols
Assist in the setup and control of the FEFO/FIFO Inventory System to ensure uninterrupted flow of product and materials
Model loads and paperwork handling best practices
Train/mentor new hires as assigned by the Supervisors
Make sure production has the correct packaging for the day
Keep an accurate count of the finished product
Verify product is properly labeled with date code, pallet number, state, on hold, etc.
Submit daily counts to the office at the end of each shift
Maintain a clean and organized warehouse
Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety
What You Need to Bring to the Forklift Operator Role:
Must have at least 1+ years of warehouse and forklift experience in the past 3 years
Ability to operate a sit-down forklift for the entire shift
Verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to stand on hard surfaces periodically with or without reasonable accommodations
Ability to regularly bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
Comfortable with working in a production and warehouse environment, including forklifts, equipment, and damp floors
Ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers, and visitors
Company Description:
Every day, the recruiting teams at Doherty Staffing Solutions (Doherty) connect great people like you with new work opportunities at hundreds of companies! We partner with hiring managers and human resources teams at manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, fabricating facilities, call centers, factories, offices, machine shops, processing plants, and other types of businesses to find the people they need to get work done.
Our mission is positively impacting people through employment! Whether you are looking for a temporary job, a contract position, or permanent employment, Doherty helps you find the role that matches your character and skills. We hope you turn to Doherty at every stage of your working life, from your first job after school to the peak of your career to the flexible or short-term jobs during the busier times of your life.
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