Forklift Operator Processing Equipment Operator
Job Location:
Pendleton, SC - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title: Forklift Operation / Processing Equipment Operator
Location: Pendleton IN
Schedule: Full-Time Hourly Friday - Sunday 6:00am - 6:00pm
Pay: $21-24/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 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
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Nationwide partner for food waste and organics recycling. Helping food manufacturers divert waste from landfill, reduce GHG emissions, and improve operational efficiency.
