Forklift Operator Processing Equipment Operator

Schedule: Full-Time Hourly

Monday Friday 5:00 AM 1:30 PM
Some Saturdays may be required

Pay: $21-23/hour

About Nutrition 101: Nutrition 101 is an industry leader in recovering food waste and converting it into valuable livestock feed. Based in Pendleton Indiana our team helps food processors reduce waste while supporting sustainable agriculture. Every year our work helps recover millions of tons of food byproducts and transform them into useful products for livestock producers.

We are growing and looking for dependable team members who enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced production environment.

What Youll Do: As a Processing Equipment Operator / Forklift Operator you will play a key role in supporting daily production and material handling operations. This position is critical to keeping production running efficiently and safely.

This is also an opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the team continues to expand.

Key responsibilities include:

Operate forklifts to load unload and transport materials throughout the facility

Move finished pallets and raw materials to designated storage areas

Support production operations including crushing baling cleaning and de-packaging materials

Assist processing crews as needed to keep production running efficiently

Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy quality and condition

Maintain accurate inventory and production records including data entry into company systems

Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance issues or malfunctions

Follow all safety sanitation and cGMP procedures

Work closely with team members and leaders to support daily production goals

Identify opportunities to improve processes safety and efficiency

What Were Looking For:

12 years of forklift or material handling experience preferred

Ability to become forklift certified within the first few weeks

Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment

Strong attention to safety quality and detail

Ability to work in a production environment that may be hot cold noisy or dusty

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled facility and around food byproducts (including dairy)

Willingness to work overtime weekends or adjusted schedules as needed

Team-oriented dependable and willing to take initiative

Benefits: Nutrition 101 offers a competitive benefits package including:

Competitive Base Salary DOE Performance Based Bonuses

Medical Dental Vision

Telemedicine for Primary Care Urgent Care and Mental Health

$25k Group Life & ADD Voluntary Life for Self or Dependents

Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness & Accident Insurances

401k with up to 4% Company Match

Company Holidays & Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment

Referral Bonus

Employee Empowerment Program - We are all owners!

Work Environment: This role is performed in a production facility and may involve:

Operating forklifts and processing equipment

Standing walking and moving throughout the shift

Lifting materials up to 50 pounds

Working in a non-climate-controlled environment with varying temperatures noise levels and odors

Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

Interested: Submit your resume outlining your relevant experience to