Forklift Operator I - Grave (Red)

Department: Material Handling

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: World Headquarters

Compensation: $21.84 / hour

Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator Department: Material Handling Location: On-site  Shift: Rotating, 12 hour Night Shift (Red), 6:00 pm - 6:30 am including some weekends  Wage: Starts at a base of $21.84/Hr. with additional $2.00/Hr. shift differential

Company Overview: At Bob’s Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone.

Position Overview: The Forklift Operator I safely operates forklifts while supplying production lines with bulk product and supplies and moving finished product.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Operates forklift around packaging lines and in the warehouse. 
• Concurrently meets the needs of up to 3 production lines. 
• Assesses status of order to check order ratio and identifies inaccuracies. 
• Moves supplies and bulk product to packaging lines and acts proactively to anticipate station needs. 
• Utilizes the RF Scanner to allocate components, report on components, and returns excess to warehouse.  
• Keeps packaging rooms clean and orderly and completes end-of-shift checklist to ensure standards are kept. 
• Removes finished pallets from packaging lines and loads onto transfer trailer. 
• Identifies and corrects issues and inaccuracies. 
• Escalates errors quickly to leads and assists with remediation. 
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner. 
• Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).  
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.  
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.
• This position reports to the Production Supervisor and Packaging Manager.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Ability to safely operate a forklift. 
• Ability to follow exact procedures and protocols. 
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
• Possesses communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Ability to work effectively with a team using direct communication and respect. 
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. 
• Ability to remain alert and aware of surroundings. 
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate operational and safety information in English. 
• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination. 
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present.  

Education and Experience:

• 1 or more years of experience in a warehouse or production environment, AND
• High school diploma or equivalent; OR
• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks. 
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license. 
• Forklift certification preferred. 

Physical Demands:  

• Frequently requires the ability to lift and stack products weighing up to 55 pounds. 
• Position may require standing for long periods of time. 
• Position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Work Environment: 

• The primary work environment for this position is within the production and warehouse areas of the facility. Temperatures may vary in different areas of the facility. 
• Employees will be exposed to common food allergens. 

Benefits

We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package. 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 401k
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 
• Paid Holidays & Vacation 
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more. 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Childcare Discounts 
• And MORE!

Purpose: To inspire joy with wholesome foods. 

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination