Stand Up Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Job Title: 1^st Shift Stand Up Forklift Operator - Hiring Immediately!
Location: Montgomery, IL
Pay Rate: Start; $18.50/hour
In 90 days; $18.75/hour

Are you looking to kickstart your career? Maybe you are rejoining the workforce or seeking a career change? Carl Buddig & Company is actively hiring and looking for motivated people who want to join our dedicated team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. #Buddig #HiringNow #JoinOurTeam

WHY BUDDIG? WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits among the best in the industry!
• Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off & Vacation Time
• 401K, Training & Development
• Opportunities for career growth with a variety of career paths.
• Education Reimbursement (Salaried and Hourly), We Invest in You!
• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus Program

OUR COMPANY:

Carl Buddig & Company is the parent company of great-tasting Buddig lunchmeat, Old Wisconsin hardwood-smoked sausage brand snack products and pre-cooked ribs and barbecue entrees under the Kingsford brand. Family owned and operated since 1943, we have been feeding family traditions for over 75 years with the very best in taste, variety, and convenience.

For Carl Buddig & Company, family is at the heart of everything we do, and our idea of family also extends to the two thousand-plus people we employ. We all share a commitment to upholding the quality of the Buddig products you know and love. A great job-and a great future-awaits you! #BuddigProud #BuddigCareers

JOB SUMMARY:

The Shipping Associate/Forklift Operator is responsible for effectively performing all the required duties of the position in an accurate, thorough, and safe manner. Employees are responsible for producing a safe and quality food product per USDA guidelines and are required to report all food safety related problems to their Supervisor/Manager and/or to the Quality Assurance department to initiate immediate action.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and make up orders off a pick sheet.
• Ensuring that outbound shipments are accurate and free from damage.
• Pick and stage outbound shipments.
• Stage a trailer to ensure that shipments are loaded properly, and maximum loads are achieved.
• Clear packaging area by securing and loading finished pallets, moving empty pallets.
• Maintain a safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic: following standards and procedures: complying with legal regulations per all forklift operations.
• Accomplish warehousing and organizational mission by completed related results as needed.
• Use scanner in the correct manner to properly scan and maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Complete necessary forklift maintenance and associated reports to ensure maximum forklift performance and overall plant safety.
• Participate in monthly inventory process.
• Maintain work area in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work in temperatures of 40 degrees or less and be able to lift up to 35 pounds for 30 minutes at a time.
• Must be flexible and able to work as needed.
• Must be willing to work within the two businesses (OW and CBC).
• Must be able to work in a high-speed environment.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and squat as needed for housekeeping responsibilities and other miscellaneous duties.
• Must be able to work 40 or more hours per week and work mandatory overtime if necessary, including weekends.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).