Forklift Operator

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the production equipment and processes to help make our high-quality pet food brands. Your primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Operate a forklift to move product to the designated inventory location while following safety regulations
• Learn palletizing and inventory system to ensure the pallets are placed in the correct bin location
• Use scan gun to locate the products in the warehouse
• Properly load and unload pet food, bird food and incoming ingredients
• Ensure proper rotation of all products and packing supplies by following established procedures on the product locator system while using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method
• Pick orders in an efficient, accurate manner
• Ensure all trucks are clean prior to loading
• Process paperwork for shipments
• Complete and distribute reports as required
• Monitor inventory on certain groups of items and place orders for replenishment as needed
• Receive purchase orders in our order system when product arrives
• Maintain a clean working area in accordance with daily/weekly cleaning schedule
• Participate in inventory/auditing/counting procedures, as required
• Follow established rules of conduct and maintain compliance with plant and food safety standards at all times
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Punctuality and Organization

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-time
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Differential pay
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

• Follow the production schedule as advised
• Properly operate the extruder and dryer, and any other related equipment.
• Properly operate the mixer, the micro system and any other related equipment.
• Properly operate the unloading and grinding system and any other related equipment following the prescribed SOP.
• Adjusting extruder process by equipment controls
• Occasional climbing of ladders to make physical adjustment to equipment
• Transferring of feed from one bin to another
• Make changes to product batches being processed by adding bulk ingredients
• Set up dies with cutter heads by lifting heavy objects and handle sharp blades attached to moving parts
• Set up cleaning with Mole Master equipment, as required.
• Measure bins, as required.
• Properly lubricate equipment to ensure guaranteed life of all parts.
• Ensure proper routing of material flow.
• Collect samples for quality control of moisture, fat and protein content
• Complete and distribute all reports as required.
• Keep work area well swept and in a neat and clean manner in accordance with daily/weekly cleaning schedule.
• Follow established rules of conduct and maintain compliance with plant and food safety standards at all times.

• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or GED

• Loud noise levels (required to wear ear plugs)
• Occasional confined environments
• Pressurized steam in extruder area

• Lift up to 60+ pounds
• Daily climbing on ladders/stairs
• Standing 8+ hours a day

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay:
  From $18.00 per hour
• Expected hours:
  No less than 40 per week
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Midwestern Pet Foods is a fourth generation, family-owned pet food manufacturer based out of Evansville, Indiana. What started as Nunn Milling Company in 1926, Midwestern Pet Foods has now grown to operate four kitchens in the USA, producing an impressive portfolio of excellent pet foods and treats for all kinds of furry friends. Join our family of quality pet food brands!