Forklift Operator (3:00 Pm - 11:30 Pm)

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.

Location Description

Michael foods, Inc. located in Britt, Iowa where more eggs are produced within a 100 mile radius than anywhere in the world. Small town living and friendly faces make Britt, Iowa a place to call home. Our location is an egg processing flacility that varies from breaking, pasteurization, and dried egg. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving materials to and from proper storage areas by operating a small industrial vehicle

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive forklift in a safe and productive manner. Complete the daily forklift inspection and remove the lift from service if a defect is detected.

• Ship and receive product damage free and accurately by completing the Quality Reassurance Checks.

• Monitor the floor for safety concerns or infractions and act appropriately.

• Complete all documents and paperwork completely and accurately.

• Fill customer orders accurately and follow the customer's special instructions.

• Prep and close doors by following the inbound and outbound procedures.

• Work very closely with the office staff to ensure discrepancies and issues are completed accurately.

• Verify Hot List loads.

• Ensure warehouse is organized, clean, damages are taken care of and pallets are off the floor and placed into bins.

• Promote teamwork within your team and between teams by communicating in a positive and pleasant manner.

• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety

• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or G.E.D or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of six months experience in a palletized warehouse environment is preferred. Good Inter-Personal skills are required. The successful completion of Powered Industrial Truck training program and pass the forklift certification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Effectively read, write and speak English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Strong math and configuration is necessary

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to analyze situations and make the best decision which benefits the company without jeopardizing the health and well being of the employee.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Forklift certification required

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to successfully complete MFI Powered Industrial Trucks certification.