Fork Truck Operator IN - Sun - Wed 2nd Shift

Drive Your Career Forward at Ken’s Foods!
Seeking Fork Truck Operator | 2nd Shift 4:15PM - 2:45AM | Sunday–Wednesday | 4-10 hour shifts.

Ready to put your forklift skills to work with a company behind some of your favorite foods?

At Ken’s Foods in Lebanon, IN, we manufacture Ken’s Salad Dressings and Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, and we do it all under one roof. Earn $24.00/hour + a $1.00/hour shift differential, with weekly pay. We’re looking for experienced, safety-minded team members who are ready to keep products and materials moving. Previous manufacturing forklift or reach truck experience is strongly encouraged. From ingredients and production to packaging and shipping, you’ll be part of the team that keeps our operation moving.

Learn more at www.kensfoods.com.

SUMMARY

This position will accurately and efficiently pick orders while using first in first out (FIFO) methods to fulfill customer orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Follow all Safety, SQF, GMP, and housekeeping rules and regulations
• Efficiently and safely operate fork truck in a potentially hazardous environment (wet, sloped floors, heavy pedestrian traffic)
• Responsible for proper use and maintenance of the scanning system
• Verify cases picked to match Bill of Lading
• Daily safety and maintenance check of vehicle
• Communicate all issues to management for improvements
• Properly and accurately completing paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ship product free of contamination
• Follow all Ken’s Foods Security and GMP policies
• Report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
• Inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis
• Report any leaking or spilled product immediately
• Inspect all incoming and outgoing loads for signs of product contamination

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

OSHA Certificate or prior fork truck license preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

 ESSENTIAL MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIREMENTS

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position 
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions                                                      
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state                                                                                                               
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance                                                                                  
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory                                                          
• Ability to concentrate                                                                                                                                        
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms                        
• Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

"All right, but what's in it for me?"

Real camaraderie, a never-boring workplace, and great perks. At Ken's Food, you can experience what it's like to build a career in an organization where people choose to stay and grow over time. Our goal is to keep delivering exceptional products to fill our customers' lives with flavorful moments and instill pride in our team members.

 Here are some ways we'll look after you:

•  Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
•  100% company-matched 401(k)
•  Flexible spending accounts
•  Disability & Life insurance
•  Tuition reimbursement
•  10 paid holidays
•  Vacation time 
•  Amazing employee assistance program (100% covered)

In case you're wondering “Ken’s who?”—let us give you a little background

It all started at Ken's Steak House—a family-owned restaurant in Framingham, Massachusetts with a homemade Italian dressing so tasty, customers wanted bottles of it. To satisfy the increasing demand, the very first batch of Ken’s Steak House Salad Dressing was born— directly in the basement of the local restaurant. Today, you can find our tasty products everywhere, from your favorite eating spot to your own kitchen. Ken's Food continues to grow, and there'll be work to be done. That’s why we need you on the team. We hope you will join us in continuing our tradition of flavor obsession.

Ken's Foods Core Values 

Safety - Safe.  Aware.  Committed.

Quality - Our Pledge: Safe, Quality Food

Teamwork - Communicate with Respect and Trust.

Ownership - Dedication. Improvement. Accountability.

Performance - Integrity.  Passion. Solutions.

Employment with Ken’s Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.