Forklift Operator — 3rd Shift 

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Pay: $17.50 per hour, with possible overtime
Shift: 10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Schedule: The plant operates every day; weekend availability may be needed
Temporary

Role overview

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll move materials and finished products throughout the warehouse and distribution center to support production and shipping schedules. You’ll help maintain accurate inventory, monitor product quality, and keep work areas safe and clean.

Key responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up double-reach forklifts, and pallet jacks to move products between warehouse storage, production, and shipping.
  

• Pick, stage, load, and unload full and partial pallets; transport supplies to production as needed.
  

• Use radio-frequency inventory devices to track and adjust product inventory and complete cycle counts and corrections.
  

• Verify product code dates and case counts on inbound trailers and loose cases.
  

• Record trailer set temperatures and document SKUs and quantities for loose cases.
  

• Monitor conveyor systems and report poor trailer conditions or unavailable product to the Coordinator or Team Lead.
  

• Hitch trucks to warehouse docks, consolidate inventory bays, and change forklift batteries as needed.
  

• Operate the shrink wrapper and replace the film roll when needed.
  

• Remove waste from production areas, keep work areas and equipment clean, and assist coworkers as needed.
  

• Follow company safety procedures, Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  

• Support continuous improvement, including 5S, teamwork, problem-solving, training, and equipment-care activities.
  

• Learn new procedures and equipment, complete required skills training, and work overtime as needed to meet production and shipping schedules.
  

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Coordinator.

Minimum qualifications

• At least 3 months of experience in production, manufacturing, or distribution.
  

• Experience operating a sit-down forklift and a stand-up double-reach forklift.
  

• Ability to communicate professionally and work effectively with coworkers.

Preferred qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  

• Experience in food processing or packaging.
  

• Experience in a USDA-, FDA-, OSHA-, or GMP-regulated environment.
  

• SAP proficiency.

Physical and work requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs during the shift.
  

• Operate forklifts in a refrigerated warehouse and pick or put away products.
  

• Pick products and place them on pallets; count product cases and pallets.
  

• Record inventory data on forms and use basic computer and monitoring equipment.
  

• Communicate with coworkers to coordinate work and respond promptly to facility emergencies.
  

• Meet the physical requirements of the role and complete all skills listed on the Skills Element Tree.

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