TVS - Forklift Operator II

Overview

There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

Final date to receive applications: 20 January 2027

Department: .Seed Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wilder,

Reporting To: Area Manager

There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

• Operates a gas or electric forklift (sit down and stand up) in warehouse
• Performs daily machine inspections while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Stacks product in storage/staging areas and loads shipments into trailer(s).
• Ensures proper labeling of raw materials, supplies, and finished goods.
• Uploads full and partial pallets, wraps pallets when necessary, stages product for loading, checks pallets for accuracy to order.
• Performs monthly cycle counts of packaging and supplies
• Maintains clean and organized aisles or racks storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed.
• Loads product into and from containers and or trailers.
• Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Prepares product for shipment according to schedule and collaborates with the shipping office for on-time delivery.
• Examines incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and any possible damages or defects.
• Contributes ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehouse procedures.
• Supports warehouse team by packing, strapping and wrapping pallet orders as needed.
• Routes the materials to proper departments or other plant locations.
• Informs shipping office/management of missing or damaged products.
• Occasionally operates company pickup truck with deliveries and pickups.
• Unloads and uploads trucks with use of forklift.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum one (1+) year or more of related experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
• Forklift certification required

• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment
• Ability to perform good math skills
• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisor, and management personnel.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel.

• Frequently required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 100 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate controlled environment.
• Frequently exposed to dust and loud noise.
• Frequently exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts.
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net, and food safety-related items, is required.

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)