Forklift Operator, MI at Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC – Benton Harbor, Michigan

Title: Forklift Operator

Reports to: Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Location: Benton Harbor, MI

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Exempt

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer.

As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Duties of the Forklift Operator include but are not limited to supplying various production areas with new product, removing finished product and general clean up.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supply production lines with raw product and other needed production material
• Removal of finished product
• Clean up
• Removal of trash
• Responsible for keeping production lines with needed product and material
• Follows safety policies and procedures including safe power equipment operations
• Follows all company policies
• Works overtime as required
• Other duties assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

This position requires 1-2 years of experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• One plus year prior warehouse/stocking/forklift experience
• Ability to operate a manual/powered pallet jack or lift product
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Forklift certification is required
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent sitting, using hands for firm grasping and use of feet for repetitive motion in operation of power equipment.
• Frequently lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds
• Occasionally to frequently walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, and reaching above shoulder level
• Occasionally repetitive hand motion and use of cutting utensils such as knives, peelers
• Constant exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc
• Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers, etc
• Works overtime as required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

COMPANY BENEFITS/PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the companies needs evolve.