Warehouse/Forklift Operator

Warehouse /Forklift Operator

Dutch American Foods is a food processing company with manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Beecher and Crete, Illinois. If you are looking for a successful, growing company with a family-owned environment that recognizes quality and hard work, then Dutch American Foods is a good fit for you. We are looking for dependable, hardworking, and responsible individuals to join our team.

Hourly Rate:

$20.00

*Depending on skills, ability, and experience, starting rates could be higher.

Job Type: Full-Time

Day Shift - 1st Shift (Mon - Fri) 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Working hours may vary location, department and season. Work schedules are set based on business needs and are subject to change.

Benefits:

• Paid Break & Lunch
• Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance (PPO Plan) with Prescription (Rx) Drug coverage
• Dental Insurance
• $25,000 Life Insurance – 100% company paid
• Employee, Spouse and Children Life Insurance - Optional
• Short-term Disability Insurance - Optional
• 401k Plan with generous match by the company
• Paid holidays & PTO days
• Uniform Service – 100% company paid
• Good Attendance, Safety and Food Safety Awards

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read/write and interpret documents
• General math skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 - 80 lbs.
• Ability to work 9-10 hours (lifting, stacking, standing, etc...)
• Leadership, teamwork, and time management skills
• Follow safety rules/regulations, company policies, and food safety/quality procedures
• Operate stand-up forklift. Certified to operate a Fork-lift.
• Authorized to work in the United States

Position Overview:

• Operate a stand-up forklift to complete daily tasks.
• Verify that labeling and count on the pallet is correct.
• Transport completed pallets to shrink wrap machine in timely manner.
• Transport totes to recycle room.
• Organize the warehouse & consolidate pallets of ingredients.
• Work with other departments to maintain warehouse neat & accessible.
• Replenish empty stacks of pallets for packaging lines.
• Deliver any packaging materials needed to production rooms.
• Transport finished goods & stage them on the mezzanine.
• Cleaning/sanitation of work area.
• Complete forklift inspections daily & notify supervision of any issues identified.
• Following policies and procedures (SOPs, GMPs, etc.) as written.
• Follow a daily schedule to ensure production, quality, & performance goals are met.

Work Location: Crete, IL

25393 Dixie Hwy. Crete, IL 60417

Join our team today! This is a great opportunity to use your talents and make a difference in taking us to the next level of performance!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person