Forklift Operator

Company: Bimbo Bakeries USA
Location: Cicero
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

Forklift Operatorreq36436Employment Type:
RegularLocation: CICERO,ILHave you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. Let's Bake - Help Us Make America's Favorite Baked Goods - Entenmann'sForklift Operator Hourly Union Rate: $19.60 Per Hour and 2nd Shift Openings The Forklift Driver is an entry level position within our distribution department at our bakeries.
They are responsible for the front line distribution operations that perform various duties including moving stacks of product, using pick to light programs or voice activated equipment, filling orders, loading and unloading trucks, etc. Key Job Responsibilities:
Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the food safety and food quality system
Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring
Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits
Load trucks and routes with proper amount of each variety
Have knowledge of where products are located on shipping dock
Have knowledge of how much of each variety is in each tray
Keep empty trays available for wrapping personnel
Unload product and/ or empty trays from incoming transports
Keep the work area clean
Perform any other job-related duties assigned to them by their supervisor or lead person
Regular dependable attendance is an essential function of this position
Requires lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, excessive walking and constant standing
Other duties as assigned#LI-FA1 Ideal candidate will possess:
High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent Preferred
1-3 years of shipping or warehouse experience preferred
Ability to operate a forklift
Ability to use a hand truck, two-wheel dolly, or other equipment to move product
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and must also adapt to frequent changes that occur on the production line
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stack and/or carry trays, push/pull stacks of product, etc.
Must be able to work around various food machinery equipment
Basic math skills
Ability to stand and/or stoop for the full shift (typically 12 hours)
Ability to work in a loud, hot work environment
Willing to work irregular and/or rotating shifts, including split days off (non-consecutive days off)
Ability to work holidays and weekends. Must be at least 18 years of ageThe physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

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