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Forklift Operator

  • Michael Foods Inc.
  • Operations Production
  • West Jefferson, Ohio
  • Regular Full-Time
  • 26696

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.


Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in the Village of West Jefferson, OH, is located just minutes from the western suburbs of Columbus and about 20 minutes to the west of downtown. We are proud to be Michael Foods’ most recent greenfield project, producing high quality protein shakes serving people all around the world. It’s our honor to continue our strong commitment to our employees, our community, and our environment.


Responsibilities

  • Follow company Power Industrial Truck Policy and Procedures. Ensure safe operation of forklift operation including inspection and improper working condition, dock inspection in a safe and productive manner.   
  • Ship and receive product damage free and accurately by completing the quality reassurance checks.  
  • Complete all documents and paperwork completely and accurately.  
  • Fill customer orders accurately and follow the customer’s special instructions.  
  • Work very closely with the office staff to ensure discrepancies and issues are completed accurately.  
  • Ensure warehouse is organized, clean, damages are taken care of and pallets are off the floor and placed into bins.  
  • Promote teamwork within your team and between teams by communicating in a positive and pleasant manner.   
  • Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.  Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety • Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.  
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.   
  • Perform other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D or an equivalent combination of education and experience  
  • The successful completion of Powered Industrial Truck training program and pass the forklift certification.  
  • Effectively read, write and speak English.  
  • Strong math and configuration is necessary  
  • Ability to analyze situations and make the best decision which benefits the company without jeopardizing the health and well-being of the employee.  

  

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:   

  • A minimum of six months experience in a palletized warehouse environment is preferred.   
  • Good Inter-Personal skills are required.  
  • Certification is preferred but, is not required at the time of hire. All distribution operators will be provided with MFI approved P.I.T. training /certification at the start of employment.

Offers of employment will be determined by factors including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education and/or training and geographical location of the open position.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefit plans and programs to eligible employees, including but not limited to:

  • Paid time off
  • Health Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programs (includes counseling, coaching, online programs, etc.)
  • 401(k)

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

The requirements shared represent those the applicant must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, we welcome you to confidentially inform us. Please contact us at hrhelp@postholdings.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)