Requisition ID: 45056

Job Description

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

 
About the role.
 
The Forklift Driver is responsible for supporting warehouse and production operations by safely operating forklifts and material handling equipment to receive, store, move, and ship materials and finished goods. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring timely product flow, supporting production requirements, and upholding food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
 
 
What you’ll be doing.

• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment to transport ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Receive inbound shipments, verify seals, inspect loads, and complete incoming carrier documentation.
• Review Bills of Lading (BOLs), print pallet labels, and maintain accurate inventory records through warehouse systems.
• Utilize SAP and scanning equipment to support receiving, shipping, inventory control, and pallet tracking activities.
• Supply production lines with required materials including cartons, cases, poly, and other packaging components.
• Rotate inventory utilizing First Expired, First Out (FEFO) practices to ensure proper product management.
• Transport finished goods to freezers, storage areas, or trailers in a timely and efficient manner.
• Remove waste materials, transport cardboard and trash to designated disposal areas, and maintain a clean work environment.
• Communicate effectively with warehouse, production, quality, and other cross-functional teams using radio, verbal, and written communication methods.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), safety procedures, and company policies while supporting continuous operational efficiency.

 
What you’ll need to be successful.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of forklift operating experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or food production environment.
• Current forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe forklift operation and workplace safety practices.
• Experience utilizing SAP for receiving, shipping, inventory management, or material tracking preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory control processes and warehouse documentation.
• Exposure to Statistical Process Control systems such as InfinityQS preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing within a team-based environment.
• Willingness to cross-train and support multiple operational areas as business needs require.
• Comfortable working in cold environments and freezer storage areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and operating equipment.

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
 

AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

 
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package:  - Starting at 26.01 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.