Forklift Operator 3rd Shift (10p-6a)

Location: Clear Lake, Wisconsin

Industry: Leading co-pack manufacturer of aseptically packed cheese sauce, puddings, and beverages. With over 70 years of experience, AFP advanced food products llc is dedicated to delivering consistent, high-quality products while prioritizing sustainability and community impact. As part of Savencia Fromage & Dairy, we share a commitment to a sustainable, ethical, and collaborative world, guided by the mission: "Leading the way to better food." Our initiatives focus on providing healthy, delicious, and responsible food options while fostering employee well-being and solidarity.

Why Work at AFP?

Join a dynamic team that values honesty, integrity, and creative problem-solving. At AFP, you're not just taking a job you're building a career. We offer comprehensive training, internal growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment designed to help you thrive.

Benefits Starting Day One

• Shift Differentials: Earn more for non-standard hours.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical (Multiple options), dental, and vision.
• Retirement Option: Union Pension
• Employee Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program, company paid identity theft protection, company-sponsored social events
• Wellness Incentives: Participate in wellness programs with cash rewards.
• Recognition Programs: Perfect attendance and years of service awards.
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement (conditions apply) and advancement opportunities.
• Perks: HSA with company contributions, Parental leave, Company-provided uniforms, overtime opportunities, and employee discounts.

Addition Benefits

• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Why we need you:

As a Forklift Driver, you play a crucial role in maintaining the flow of production by ensuring that packaging materials are timely supplied to production lines, finished goods are properly handled and stored, and materials are accurately returned to inventory.

A Day in the life:

• Accurately filling out loading manifests and handling documentation.
• Printing and applying Pallet Tags to the correct pallets.
• Using scan guns to return materials to inventory with precision.
• Keeping production lines supplied with the required packaging materials.
• Printing stickers for the production line as needed.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly warehouse and storage area.
• Submitting required paperwork to the shipping office in a timely manner.
• Conducting inventory verifications as requested.
• Moving finished goods to designated bin locations.
• Ensuring the quality of finished goods meets our standards.
• Applying appropriate placards and tags to pallets.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Forklift License (provided by employer).

Competencies and preferred Skills:

• Technical and organizational knowledge, including mechanical aptitude.
• Cognitive thinking with a focus on following detailed instructions.
• Leadership in identifying improvement opportunities.
• Organizational and administrative skills to balance multiple priorities.
• Customer orientation and commitment to upholding organizational values and integrity.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Professional interpersonal skills and a willingness to engage with others.

Working Relationships:

You will work within a dynamic team environment, collaborating with other departments as necessary. While this role does not have direct leadership responsibilities, you are expected to contribute positively to team dynamics and support a culture of continuous improvement.

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, the employee must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8-12 hours per shift).
• Frequently bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and arms.
• Operate machinery and tools requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• This role requires operating a forklift and other warehouse equipment.
• Tolerate exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and noise levels in a production environment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.