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Forklift Operator

Lyons Magnus, Walton, KY, United States


Forklift Operator

Lyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.
At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future.
The Forklift Operator is responsible for accurate, timely and safe handling of incoming and outgoing material in warehouse and production environments.
Shift: Day or Night
Hours: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm (Day), 6:00 pm - 6:00 am (Night)
Schedule: Monday - Friday
(Weekend OT as needed)
Location: Walton, KY
Work Environment: Warehouse
Core Responsibilities:
Supports the mission, values, and vision of the company.
Performs routine pre-shift and post-inspections on warehouse equipment.
Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets.
Load trailers with pre-determined patterns for legal weight distribution.
Provides support picking and staging orders, loading, and unloading trucks.
Ability to store and rotate stock in correct locations with minimal variance.
Correctly identify, and apply labels to material received
Help support facility cleanliness
Effectively communicates with and supports team
Complete other duties as assigned by leadership.
Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Good prioritization and problem-solving ability,
Self-starter that requires minimal supervision.
Required Qualifications:
2+ years' experience preferred within related fields.
Proficient ability with forklift classes 1 through 5 including, double deep high reach, standup, double walkie riders, electric and LP forklifts
Previous RF/WMS experience
Preferred Qualifications:
High School Education or equal
Valid class A license helpful.
Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain the very best people. Lyons Magnus offers a comprehensive benefits plan that include: Health, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Sec. 125, 401(k) plan, and more.