Forklift Operator

​Why TruRoots Company?

• Set Schedule - No Weekends! Shift: M-W and alt Thursdays 5:00 p.m. to 5:15 a.m.
• We put the CARE in career.
• Stability - rooted in the community for over 40 years and continuing to grow. Formerly Smuckers Natural Foods. The average employee tenure is seven years.
• Growth opportunities - pay for skill program
• Conveniently located in Havre de Grace off of Pulaski Highway
• Excellent Safety Culture
• Excellent Benefits
• $22.00/hr with $1.00 shift differential.  Eligibility for monthly bonuses and annual merit increases

The Forklift Operator must be able to safely and confidently handle pallets of glass and bottles of juice weighing approximately 2000 pounds. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unload trucks of glass/PET bottles
• Load pallets of glass/PET bottles on the production line
• Receive pallets from the automated palletizer using forklift
• Scan the LPN using an RF scanner
• Putting pallets away in racks or stack in the warehouse
• Monitor, troubleshoot, adjust, and perform minor maintenance to equipment as needed.
• Perform change-over/set up for new products.
• Conduct and record periodic quality control checks.
• Participate in sanitation and maintenance efforts when needed.

Requirements

• 1+ years sit down forklift experience 
• Experience stacking pallets 4 high safely and quickly
• Warehouse management system experience
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to climb, twist, and bend at the knees and back, maneuver in tight spaces, lift objects up to 50 pounds, differentiate between colors, work in extreme temperature conditions (hot or cold), and able to stand and walk a minimum of 70% of the time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TruRoots is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

In compliance with federal and state employment laws, TruRoots prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants based on these protective characteristics. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer compensation, benefits, training, and termination.

We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond compliance with the law. It is integral to our culture and central to our success as an organization.

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Compensation details: 22-22 Yearly Salary

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