Forklift Operator

Position Summary

Driven by integrity and united by the people‑and‑pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long‑standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what’s never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected.

Purely Driven.

Discover opportunities at our Hereford factory. We don’t just make pet food—we innovate as one agile team and are committed to improving the lives of those we love most, including our pets. Founded in 1988, our Hereford location is a leader in natural and organic pet food. We believe our people are the heart of our success, investing in both our team and our shared future.

Join us in this tight‑knit community where we create nutritious and wholesome food for pets, and be part of one of the fastest growing businesses in pet care.

As a Forklift Operator, you will perform a variety of tasks within our warehouse including loading trucks, unloading trucks, and staging finished product.

• Operate forklift and perform all job duties in a productive manner, demonstrating initiative and involvement while maintaining adequate levels of productivity, utilization, and efficiency.
• Load proper quantities of quality, damage‑free product in a safe manner and distribute the weight of the product properly. Unload product as directed while visually inspecting and identifying any damaged and defective goods.
• Use the proper paperwork and scanning equipment to complete tasks.
• Perform daily maintenance check of forklift operation using appropriate systems and report repair needs.
• Keep operating areas clean and in orderly condition according to food safety standards.
• Adjust weights on over‑weight trailers as needed.
• Must be willing to work weekends, overtime and back shifts as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ months of forklift experience in a production, manufacturing, military or related environment
• Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $20.67. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers ().

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent. We recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Job Requisition: 391377