Forklift Operator (Off-Shift)

Company: Nestle
Location: Edmond
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare? _This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship._ **Position Summary** We're a "safety first" culture passionate about a zero defect and zero waste attitude. As a leading pet food manufacturer, we carry on the legacy of our Founder who led us to reshape the larger pet care category. With over 120 years in existence, we've grown our hardworking Nestl Purina Family while establishing breadth of our business. Your needs are our responsibility-job security, benefits, safety, and career growth. But we leave it up to you to shape our future and your career aspirations. As a Forklift Operator, you will perform a variety of tasks within our warehouse including loading trucks, unloading trucks, case picking product, and staging finished product being released from our packing area. + Operate forklift in a productive manner, demonstrating initiative while maintaining adequate levels of productivity, utilization, and efficiency. + Load and unload accurate quantities of damage free product in a safe manner and distributes the weight of the product in an accurate manner. Uses the accurate paperwork and the radiofrequency (RF) equipment to complete tasks. Must ensure product being loaded has cleared all quality checks and is not on hold before shipping. + Unload product as directed while visually inspecting for damaged and defective material. + Move finished product released from the packing room to a designated bin within the warehouse in a timely and efficient manner. + Has proficient knowledge of all finished product and RF systems to facilitate an accurate rotation of stock using the FIFO (First in First Out) method. + Performs daily maintenance check of forklift operation and turns in a written report to shift supervisor every day. - Reports all needed repairs. + Builds case pick pallets/loads of mixed product as needed. **Requirements** + High School Diploma or GED + 1+ years of sit down or stand-up forklift operations experience with a high-volume distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing, or military environment. **Other** + RF Scan Gun and Slip-Sheet experience preferred. + The schedule for this position will be on a 2nd or 3rd shift. Overtime and weekend work will be required. **REQUISITION ID:** 222865 It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home. The Nestl Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467. _This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship._

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