Forklift Operator

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Roanoke, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Forklift Operator is responsible for front-line distribution tasks including moving product stacks, filling orders, and loading or unloading trucks. They must also ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards while maintaining a clean work environment.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma/GED and 1-3 years of shipping or warehouse experience, with the ability to operate a forklift and other moving equipment. You can lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced, loud, and hot environment for extended shifts.

Must Have Skills for ATS

forklift operation

hand truck operation

two-wheel dolly operation

basic math skills

Job Description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.  Let’s Bake – Help Us Make America’s Favorite Baked Goods - Entenmann’s Forklift Operator
The Forklift Operator is an entry level position within our distribution department at our bakeries. They are responsible for the front-line distribution operations that perform various duties including moving stacks of product, using pick to light programs or voice activated equipment, filling orders, loading and unloading trucks, etc. Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:​ 
  • Starting Pay: $21.36/hour. ​
  • Full benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan​.
  • 2nd Shift Opening (Start Time: 2 pm).
 Key Job Responsibilities: 
  • Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the food safety and food quality system.
  • Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
  • Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits.
  • Load trucks and routes with proper amount of each variety.
  • Have knowledge of where products are located on shipping dock.
  • Have knowledge of how much of each variety is in each tray.
  • Keep empty trays available for wrapping personnel.
  • Unload product and/ or empty trays from incoming transports.
  • Keep the work area clean.
  • Perform any other job-related duties assigned to them by their supervisor or lead person.
  • Regular dependable attendance is an essential function of this position.
  • Requires lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, excessive walking and constant standing.
  • Other duties as assigned.
 What we need from you:   
  • High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent Preferred.
  • 1-3 years of shipping or warehouse experience preferred.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.
  • Ability to use a hand truck, two-wheel dolly, or other equipment to move product.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and must also adapt to frequent changes that occur on the production line.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stack and/or carry trays, push/pull stacks of product, etc.
  • Must be able to work around various food machinery equipment.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Ability to stand and/or stoop for the full shift (typically 12 hours).
  • Ability to work in a loud, hot work environment.
  • Willing to work irregular and/or rotating shifts, including split days off (non-consecutive days off).
  • Ability to work holidays and weekends. Must be at least 18 years of age.
 The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Have you ever started your morning with a Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or bitten into the perfect slice of Sara Lee® bread? Do you break open a fresh box of Entenmann’s® donuts at family gatherings? If so, you’re already a fan of Bimbo Bakeries USA – the powerhouse behind these iconic brands! Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company with operations in 35 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA employs 22,000 associates across the Country in bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices and on sales routes to ensure our consumers have the freshest products to feed their families at every meal.
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