PIT Operator - Cargill : Job Details

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill's protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

The Forklift Operator II will operate and drive industrial forklifts requiring moderate skills and regular guidance. In this role, you will ensure material handling and storage procedures are followed to meet all safety and regulatory policies.

Job Location: Dayton, VAJob Type: Full TimeShift(s) Available: 1st and 2nd Compensation: $19.15 - $20.15 /hr

Benefits Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

• Operate a forklift to move uniform items such as pallets within production and warehouse areas and may load pallets into trucks

• Operate high lift material handling equipment, such as forklift or other Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) to load and unload from stacks and racks

• PIT driving (Powered Industrial Truck) daily

• May be required to set up, tear down, and operate all equipment in department

• Monitor production lines, pull loads from lines on a timely basis and perform quality checks of wrapping and labels

• Support other production or warehouse duties by reviewing production, shipping and receiving documentation and regular guidance to complete tasks

• Operate other equipment such as electric or manual hand truck and scanning technology and enter records into computerized system

• Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures including lock in and out procedures and maintains safe and clean work environment

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to meet medical requirements similar to those of obtaining a driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous production/farm experience
• Previous Cargill experience
• Work history in the past 12 months

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet