Forklift Operator, Northern Newfoundland (Springdale)

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Position: Forklift Warehouse Operator - Food Manufacturing

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $19.50/hr.

1 st : (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)

2 nd : (2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)

DITSCH USA creates memorable pretzel experiences! We bake artisan pretzels available for both food service and retail markets. As a leading producer of pretzels, we are committed to freshness and providing clean-label products. The quality of our irresistible products comes from more than 100 years of experience and craftsmanship in the ART OF PRETZEL MAKING!We seek those who want to learn and grow within our organization. Ditsch USA offers development options to add to your skill set and open new opportunities for you within our organization. At Ditsch USA you will find a welcoming, safe, and team-orientated environment. Job Summary:

The Forklift Warehouse Operator is responsible for operating forklifts, reach truck and ride on to move goods in/out of trucks and around the warehouse, freezer, and manufacturing floor. The duties include unloading deliveries, loading trucks, stacking boxes for storage, and moving wooden pallets while ensuring efficiency and safety.Duties/Responsibilities:

Load and unload trucks with materials or finished goods following company policy. Transport materials to production workstations or storage. Ensure proper labeling of material being moved. Assist in breaking down and restacking pallets. Identify damages, and report shortages, and quality deficiencies.Inspect and perform daily pre-start checks and complete checklist forms. Maintain and use handheld R.F. scanners. Provide physical inventory cycle counts, resolve discrepancies, and communicate any issues. Keep updated records of inventory and produce activity logs. Comply with company policies and guidelines.Assist in keeping a safe environment. Cleaning of work areas and docks on a scheduled basis. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities:

Proven experience as a forklift warehouse operator (within a food manufacturing environment preferred). Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment. Must possess excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills. Excellent team player. Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Physical Requirements:

Must have vision abilities including close, peripheral, distance, depth vision, and color vision. Must be able to work in areas of varying temperatures. Range from -10F to above normal heat conditions. Must be able to work in an environment with light dust in the air, flashing lights, sirens, horns, and powered moving equipment operating in close proximity.Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally above shoulder height. Sufficient speech and hearing acuity to perform duties. What we offer you (perks, bonuses, benefits):

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Automatic, FREE $25,000 life insurance policy Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options Additional voluntary life, AD&D, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability 401k Retirement Plan 401k Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Ongoing training and development 91-day Bonus Referral Bonus Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The physical requirements are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Ditsch USA, is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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