Forklift Operator

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Job Title: Forklift Operator
Location: Newark, CA, West United States, USA

Company: Cargill, Inc
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: USD 32.66 per hour
32.6600 HOUR
Job Description: Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Important Notice Regarding Labor Dispute
This position is located at a facility where an active labor strike currently exists. This recruitment is being conducted by Cargill Incorporated for permanent replacement employees.

For any questions on this posting, please contact Jennifer Marshall at 510-790-8624

Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: Monday-Friday | Day or Night Shift
Compensation: $32.66/hr

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
Drug Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Paid Vacation and Holidays
401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities:

Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to move load and unload pallets and materials throughout production and warehouse areas
Handle irregular bulky or uniform items including loading and unloading materials from trucks high stacks and warehouse racks
Monitor production lines pull products as needed and perform quality checks on wrapping labels and pallet conditions
Use scanning tools and computer systems to track product movement, complete production shipping, receiving documentation and support inventory accuracy
Operate additional equipment such as electric or manual hand trucks and rework damaged pallets when necessary
Maintain a clean safe work environment by following all safety policies, procedures and supporting other general warehouse or production tasks as assigned
Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or variable shifts with advance notice
Perform duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbal and written
Able to work indoors and outdoors, including at heights of 4 feet or more, and capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., climbing, bending, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation and while using appropriate PPE
Basic computer skills
Minimum of one year of experience operating a forklift

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED or at least two years of relevant work experience
Previous experience in a production or warehouse environment
Familiarity with SAP or other warehouse inventory management systems
Knowledge of rail safety procedures
Basic ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and components

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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Job Post Date: 09/10/26