The Forklift Line Operator job is a high capacity position that requires the operator to be alert and aware of their surroundings always.

Winland Foods is a private label manufacturer of a wide variety of food products. As a growing and changing company, it is essential that the employees be flexible, capable of performing a variety of functions and adaptable to changes.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Elk Grove

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Certified Warehouse Team Member

Job Description:

Job Description

Essential Functions

Ability to commuinicate effectively with management, fellow employees and truck drivers.Ability to Operate a Fork lift and pass training testsMust follow OSHA fork lift rules and fill out daily inspection formReading, writing and perform math skillsResponsible for keeping the warehouse and shipping/receiving docks clean and clear of debris, and sweep when neededMust also keep fork lift clean and in sanitary condition.Able to work overtimeResponsible for sampling raw materials and record the temperaturesAble to load and unload Trailers and perform trailer inspectionsResponsible for delivering materials to batch makers or pack lines as neededMust be able to read production schedules and understand run sequence and materials required for each batch or pack runMust understand first in and first out (FIFO)usage of raw materialsand proper recording of lot numbersMust understand allergen controls and separation according to policyAble to perform other tasks as neededAble to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and power industrial truck. The employee is frequently exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We offer a great opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.