Forklift Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift FULL TIME
Herr Foods
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Description
We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Forklift Operator position, joining our North East, MD team!
- SCHEDULE:
- 2nd shift - Monday-Friday, 3:30pm-1am
- 3rd Shift - Sunday- Thursday, 9pm-6am
- BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include:
- Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
- Marathon Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider. A separate entity from Herr's, located at our Nottingham, PA facility. This facility ensures easy access to tailored healthcare services, preventative care, wellness programs, for employees on any medical plan
- Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, company profit sharing.
- Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
- Paid Employee referral program.
Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or recruitment@herrs.com
Key Responsibilities
- Driving a forklift, loading trailers, picking orders to palletize, stacking boxes, wrapping pallets, and working with direct ship programs.
- Position forklifts, lifting platforms, or other materials and transport load into the designated area.
- Loads or unloads stacks of materials on pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
- Weighs materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
- Perform safety inspections on forklifts, document the inspection, and submit the inspection report to the supervisor.
- Ensure that manufacturing data is accurately entered and tracked in the ERP system, including production orders, materials, and finished goods.
- Update and maintain ERP records to reflect real-time data, including production status, material usage, and equipment maintenance.
- Enter production and manufacturing data into the ERP system, including raw material consumption, machine usage, labor hours, and quality control data.
- Track inventory levels in real-time and coordinate with the necessary teams to ensure timely material replenishment.
- Other ERP responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
- Must complete a background and pre-employment drug screen. As well as a preplacement screening which tests the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a stable work history with good references.
- Prior forklift or warehouse experience is preferred.
- Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.
- Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat and occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and fumes or airborne particles.
About this role
Herr Foods is hiring forklift operators for their North East, Maryland facility on either 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 3:30pm–1am) or 3rd shift (Sunday–Thursday, 9pm–6am). The role centers on operating a forklift to move, load, and stack materials throughout the warehouse—including loading trailers, picking and palletizing orders, and wrapping pallets. You'll also perform routine safety inspections on equipment and enter production and inventory data into the company's ERP system to keep real-time records accurate.
The position requires at least 18 years old, a stable work history with good references, and the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. Prior forklift or warehouse experience is preferred. You'll need to pass a background check, drug screen, and a physical abilities screening before starting. The work involves regular exposure to wet and humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and occasional contact with moving machinery and airborne particles.
This is a full-time role with benefits starting the first of the month after 30 days of service. Herr Foods offers medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance; a 401k with company matching and profit sharing; paid time off; and access to an on-site health clinic at their Nottingham facility. The company has been recognized as a five-time Well Workplace Award winner and provides additional programs including tuition reimbursement and an employee referral bonus.
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