Forklift Operator Processing Equipment Operator (Multiple Shifts Available)

Job Title: Forklift Operation / Processing Equipment Operator

Location: Pendleton IN

Schedule: Full-Time Hourly

Monday Thursday 2nd shift 2:00 PM 12:00 AM
Friday - Sunday 6:00am - 6:00pm

Friday - Sunday 6:00pm - 6:00am

Pay: $20-25/hour Pay increase after forklift certification is obtained

Overtime is rare but optional

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 production environment.

What Youll Do: As a Processing Equipment Operator / Forklift Driver you will support production operations by operating forklifts and assisting with processing equipment used to handle food byproducts.

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 to keep production running efficiently

Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality

Maintain accurate inventory and production records using tablets and Excel spreadsheets

Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance issues

Follow all safety and sanitation procedures

Physical labor will be performed when not operating forklift

Work closely with team members to support daily production goals

What Were Looking For:

12 years of forklift or material handling experience preferred

Experience using tablets and Excel spreadsheets to maintain inventory records

Ability to become forklift certified within the first few weeks

Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment

Strong attention to safety and quality

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

Team-oriented and dependable

Reliable transportation to/from work location

Ability to pick up shifts as needed

Benefits: Nutrition 101 offers a competitive benefits package including:

Competitive Wage 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 and moving throughout the shift

Lifting materials up to 50 pounds

Working in a non-climate-controlled environment

Interested: Submit your resume outlining your relevant experience to