Forklift Operator - Direct Hire

Job Title:  Forklift Operator
Location: Cold Spring, MN & St. Cloud, MN
Compensation:  $19.00-$21.50 per hour + $2.00 per hour differential on nights
Schedule: 12-hour Day & Night Shifts | 5:45am/pm-6:00pm/am | 2-2-3 Schedule
Job Type: Direct Hire

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About the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Forklift Operators for a leading beverage packaging company located in Cold Spring, MN. If you're looking for a fast-paced role with consistent hours and full-time benefits, this job could be a great fit. Read below for more information!

Apply now and our AI Recruiter, Valerie, will reach out ASAP to learn more about how you match this role!

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What You'll Do:

• Safely operate the equipment as stated by the company's GMPs and Safety protocols
• Assist in the setup and control of the FEFO/FIFO Inventory System to ensure uninterrupted flow of product and materials
• Model loads and paperwork handling best practices
• Train/mentor new hires as assigned by the Supervisors
• Make sure production has the correct packaging for the day
• Keep an accurate count of the finished product
• Verify product is properly labeled with date code, pallet number, state, on hold, etc.
• Submit daily counts to the office at the end of each shift
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse
• Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety

What You Need to Bring:

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in a high-speed production environment in the past 3 years
• Ability to operate a sit-down forklift
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Willingness to work around noise, dust, variable temperatures, and use of production chemicals
• Willingness to work in a production and warehouse environment, including forklifts, equipment, and damp floors
• May be required to work and direct in confined spaces and work with high pressure steam
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers and visitors

Why Join? Our Customer offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA, and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401 (k) with company match to help you plan for the future, beginning 1st of the month following 6 months of employment
• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short and long-term disability coverage.
• Free uniforms
• Referral Bonuses

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Ready to Apply?
Click APPLY NOW to complete our mobile-friendly, online application. For questions regarding the Technical Brewer positions, please contact our St. Cloud jobs office directly at (320) 253-4473.

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