Lift Truck Operator

Pay
$21.44 - 22.79 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Plus $2.00 / hr shift premium for 3rd shift hours

Schedule
3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. (other days and hours as needed))

Location
Plant 2, Manufacturing
10260 McKee Road, Collegedale TN 37315

Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to join our Production Lift Truck team. Lift Truck Operators are responsible for the operation of lift trucks in the transfer of palletized materials, ingredients, and/or finished goods. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following duties:

Moving and ordering inventory
Stocking and maintaining materials for the plant
Removing supplies and trash at the end of product runs
Assisting employees with moving heavy objects and loads
Receiving and loading/unloading interplant trailers
Storing and organizing billycans, trays, inventory and other supplies
Maintaining and cleaning the lift truck
Communicating with other shifts regarding job/production needs
Following all safety rules and exercising personal safety on the job and demonstrating a commitment to the safety of others and our products
Other duties as required

Required Qualifications
Must have or be able to obtain a McKee Foods LTO license
Excellent organizational skills; good housekeeping skills
Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative; able to work with minimal supervision
Basic math skills
Demonstrated ability to work in team environment; customer oriented
Adaptable to change and do multiple tasks; flexible
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to work effectively and communicate well with others
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to frequently lift and move 50 lbs.
Analytical skills
Ability to determine cause and effect; trouble shooting skills
Basic computer skills
Good work, safety, and attendance records; dependable
Steel-toed slip resistant safety shoes required
Demonstrated desire to work hard
Willingness to try new ideas
Knowledge of and adherence to company food safety, product purity, company policy and departmental procedures

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of McKee Foods Corporation and OSHA safety regulations
Previous LTO experience
Previous ware house, shipping, or receiving experience
General mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of OPM software systems or PC experience

Benefits
Competitive weekly pay
Profit-sharing cash bonus program
401(k) with matching contributions
Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
Supplemental plans, including life insurance
Fully paid parental leave
Health Center and Pharmacy
Tuition reimbursement
Credit Union
Exercise and recreation facility
Wellness programs with incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer