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Job Title: Forklift Operator and Material Handler
Job Description
As a Forklift Operator and Material Handler, you will play a crucial role in the production process by managing the movement and storage of materials. Your responsibilities will include pulling and staging buns for production, loading and unloading trucks, supplying raw materials to production lines, and maintaining clean surroundings in the warehouse. This position operates in a fast-paced, food manufacturing environment where adherence to company GMPs and food safety standards is essential.
Responsibilities
Pull and stage buns for production (30%).
Load and unload trucks of raw materials and finished products (20%).
Supply raw materials to the production line, following all company GMPs (25%).
Remove raw material packaging waste from the production floor (10%).
Maintain clean surroundings in the warehouse (10%).
Work on the production line when needed (5%).
Deliver products into freezers and take products out to the production floor as required.
Essential Skills
Experience in warehouse operations.
Ability to load and unload trucks efficiently.
Quality control and equipment operation skills.
Proficiency in operating forklifts (sit-down or stand-up).
Material handling and inventory management skills.
Experience with RF scanners and order picking.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Strong communication skills, especially with drivers.
Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
Why Work Here?
Join a family-oriented environment with excellent opportunities for pay increases. You will start at a competitive wage with incremental increases at three and six months. The company values its employees and provides a supportive and collaborative workplace.
Work Environment
The work environment is a food manufacturing setting where food safety standards must be upheld. You will work in the warehouse/shipping area and will be exposed to a strong food smell throughout the facility. The position requires moving at a fast pace and handling bread and other food materials. Proper attire and adherence to food safety standards are required.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Louisville, Kentucky.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.