Find & Apply For Forklift / Pallet Jack Operator Jobs in Orestes, Indiana

Forklift Operator

• 2nd Shift Red Gold, Inc.

United States, Indiana, Orestes 120 West Oak Street (Show on map) Oct 03, 2026

Description

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Loading/Unloading/Transferring Materials Operates forklift truck according to required safety standards

Moves materials to/from warehouse(s)/production line/packaging line, etc.

Unloads/loads shuttles

Picks orders

Stages orders

Removes used item(s) such as pallets, tier sheets, trash bins from production/packaging/warehouse areas Documentation Completes required paperwork (e.g., tally sheets, slot change, shuttle transfer, etc.)

Scans materials (via barcode tags) in and out of inventory

Records receipt/loading of materials on driver paperwork (BOL)

Completes "Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist" to indicate forklift/equipment is in proper working order Other Assists production/packaging line operators by removing plastic and/or straps from pallets etc. when needed

Performs routine maintenance (not handled by Maintenance Company) such as filling propane tank, checking valves, etc.

Maintains clean work area by picking up trash, sweeping floor, wiping down equipment etc. as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Minimum 2 years' prior forklift experience

Must be able to successfully use basic math and writing skills necessary to accurately fill out required paperwork

Should have working knowledge of warehouse operations or be trainable

Must be capable of operating a lift truck in a safe and efficient manner by abiding by plant and company rules for shipping and warehousing

Must be able to pass forklift training period through written and driving tests as well as on-the-job work efforts.

Demonstrated observation skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Good communication skills

Accurate

Detail oriented

Multi-task oriented

Proactive

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct:

None Indirect:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting

• to complete a task at lower levels
  Standing
• to complete most all tasks
  Walking
  Climbing
• to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
  Reaching
• to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
  Kneeling
• to perform work activities at low levels
  Crawling
• to perform work activities under equipment
  Squatting
  Bending/stooping
• to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
  Twisting
• to perform work activities
  Pinch
• to use tools, to manipulate wires
  Grasping/handling
• using tools, manipulating parts
  Must be able to drive a standard forklift with both hands and both feet
  Must have stamina and be able to move quickly
  Must be able to lift 80 pounds (pallets when necessary)
  Must be safety conscious.

Free to move about in office environment as needed

JOB COMPETENCIES

Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust Attitude and Commitment Diversity Customer Service Company Engagement Quality Cost Consciousness Other Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements.

Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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