Receiving Forklift

Receiving Forklift Operator Opportunity!

We are hiring 2nd Shift Receiving Forklift Operators - We offer a great benefits package and opportunities to grow and hone your skills!

Who We Are

Dole Fresh Vegetables is leader in the food production industry and is known for the great care we take with customers and employees alike. We are based in Springfield, Ohio and we produce ready-to-eat salads and related products.

Why Should You Apply?

• These are direct hire positions with benefits effective day 1 of employment!

• $19.49/Hour Biweekly Pay

• You get on-the-job training opportunities

• You get chances to move and grow within the organization

• You get to work within an organization that believes that every person we work with should have the opportunity to learn and develop their skills. That's why we encourage and support the growth and development of our employees and, wherever possible, look to fill positions by promotion and transfer from within the company.

The Team Members We're Looking For

We're looking for 2nd shift Receiving Forklift Operators who will be responsible for unloading trucks and moving raw materials within the warehouse following proper procedures. They will also manage the documentation related to their responsibilities.

For this role, you want to dress warm! You would be working in a cool environment with an average temperature of 34F. The work surfaces and floors may be wet and you would be working around different types of chemicals. There is a lot going on, like moving machinery, including conveyors and forklifts that are in operation in the immediate area, so noise levels are high. And we've got you covered! Safety is ALWAYS first, so we have protocols and protective equipment to help you be able to get the job done.

As a Receiving Forklift Driver, these are some of the things you'd do during the course of the day:

• Drive and operate forklift.
• Inspect arriving trailers for possible contaminants.
• Check that the trailers outside seal is not broken and that the temperature is within spec.
• Inspect the product for possible contaminants.

What You'll Need to Start

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Experience in a food processing environment helpful but not required - we will train

• Ability to work weekends and overtime based on coverage needs

• Ability to bend, stoop and move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to perform quality checks, product changeover and load new roles of film into the machine

• Ability to work in a wet, cold and noisy environment with an average temperature of 34F

• A great work ethic

• A team player attitude