Lead Forklift Operator (Evening shift)

At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestle Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Must have basic proficiency of English language to comply with verbal and written directions, signs, policies and procedures.

This position will work the 2nd shift: 3pm-11:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor, the Lead Forklift Operator is responsible for accurately transferring product, both physically and logically, into and/or out of warehouse locations, load/unload trailers, move product throughout the facility with powered industrial equipment and perform inventory counts as required. Also, responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of product produced.

Responsibilities

* Manages the department in the absence of the supervisor and/or manager

* Assigns responsibilities to team members based on workload and staffing for the day
* Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area
* Unloads and stacks material by using lifting device
* Inventories materials on work floor
* Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device. Must be able to document information as per SOP
* Complies with company policies and procedures and maintains regular work attendance
* Personal responsibility for following safety rules, SOPs and cGMPs guidelines
* Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

* Must be licensed to operate lift equipment (licensing may be through internal or external training)
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
* Military experience a plus

* Experience in guiding and leading a team in the warehouse
* Prior forklift operation experience within a production, packaging or warehousing environment required
* Ability to write simple correspondence
* Basic mathematical skills
* Must be able to respond to verbal and written instructions for the purposes of safety, work instructions, policies, etc.
* Physical ability to repetitively lift, stand, climb, bend, etc.

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $21.96-$26.83*.Please note that thepayrangeprovidedis a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may varybased on factorsincluding but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and acompetitive total rewards package, which includes a401kwith company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range ofother benefits. Incentives and/or benefitpackages may varydepending on the position. Learn more atAbout Us |Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

*This includes a $1.50/hour shift differential

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