What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Driver Production position at CHESAPEAKE SPICE CO LLC?
Job Details
Forklift Driver Production (2nd shift)
Choose Us, Because We’re Better!
We provide more than jobs! Work with us and you will have a career opportunity.
- Consistent Work: We have work now AND later. We are not seasonal, so you can expect consistent 40-hour work weeks, EVERY WEEK, all year long.
- Work-Life Balance: This is important to us! Your schedule will be the same, Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime, as needed.
- Performance-Based Pay: Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded.
- Great Benefits: We haven’t raised medical premiums in 10 years! Enjoy health coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs, along with dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, and even a gym membership!
- Generous Retirement: Our 401k matches 100% of your contribution, up to 6%.
- Paid Time Off: Begin accruing PTO on day 1!
Why Now?
Our exciting building expansion is set to open next year, and we pride ourselves on promoting from within. This is your chance to jump in and grow with us!
What You’ll Do:
- Check and inspect the Forklift prior to operating.
- Make sure all safety rules are followed during operation of the Forklift and bailer machine.
- Effectively keep rooms flowing by lifting the new batches up and removing all trash from room when the ok is given.
- Watch for pedestrians and is 100% responsible for controlling Forklift.
- Communicate and interact with all supporting departments (QC, Formulation etc.) to achieve goals in the production areas.
- Ensure all batches are complete and verified by QC before moving them into rooms.
- Communicate with room Operators to effectively load platform or hang bulk bags so raw material can be mixed correctly.
- Will remove and dispose of trash from rooms correctly.
- to the correct warehouse location.
Note: Some of the ingredients are in heavy bags, so you will need to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly. The spices can create a dusty environment and sometimes have high heat intensity or contain allergens. If you are sensitive to these conditions, this job may not be the right fit for you.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for & things you need:
- RELIABILITY - Team members who show up every shift, on time, and can work occasional overtime. If you’re not ready to commit, this isn’t for you.
- High School diploma/GED
- 1 year of warehouse experience; food manufacturing preferred
- Demonstrated basic math and good communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy products weighing up to 100lbs
- Must be able to read and write English
- Experience picking, material handling, and order selection of materials preferred
- Prior forklift experience highly preferred; ability to operate forklift required
- Strong math skills
- Ability to work in a noisy, dusty environment that may contain allergens and spices and with high heat intensity and may be in hot or cold temperatures for long periods.
- Ability to ascend or descend ladders and platforms and work at heights on platforms 6’
- Near/far visual acuity and ability to hear machinery alarms is required
- Ability to follow GMPs. We make food your family and friends will eat, which means we have strict rules for food safety. Jewelry, false eyelashes, and fake fingernails are not permitted in the manufacturing plant. If these are things you can’t go without, this job isn’t for you.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are willing to embrace the challenge, the opportunities at Chesapeake Spice are limitless. Join us for a rewarding career in manufacturing, where you can grow, thrive, and be part of a team that helps flavor the world!
Chesapeake Spice Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $19 - $21
