Cardinal Foods Hiring for Forklift Driver at Wallace, NC Full Time

General Summary:

Cardinal Foods a domestic Marketer, Manufacturer and Distributor of traditional, specialty and value-added fruit and vegetable ingredients. These products are currently manufactured in North Carolina with a short-term eye on growth in the southeast and then to other concentrated growing areas nationally. CF may also be engaging in other complimentary business ventures as the opportunities arise in the future.

It is the intention of management to grow the business revenue exponentially within five years. This growth will come via customer demand in various channels, participating in both traditionally available products and new products aligned with the global food growth trends (e.g. healthy eating, cleaner label). Team, product and processes are critical to our success as we are recruiting high performers with extensive experience that can perform and manage multiple functional responsibilities.

Our lean organizational structure, headquartered in Burgaw, NC and doing business there, will allow CF to control cost and achieve its profitability targets. As a lean organization, it is required that we maintain a collaborative work environment with focus and dedication to achieving the desired results. The goal of CF is to build a team of members who are honest, hardworking and show ability even without experience as these characteristics will enable our company to continue to prosper and remain at the top of the industry. With our location close to the coast we exemplify a laid back, family-oriented environment that truly encourages productivity and innovation.

Job Description:

The Forklift Driver may be responsible for maneuvering packaging material, waste, finished goods, receiving and loading trailers and handling product in a freezer. The Forklift Driver will also:

· Perform daily forklift pre-inspection and report any non-conformance to maintenance

· Safely transport and document raw material, finished goods, etc., through plant

· Some outdoor work may be required

· Complete other duties as directed by supervisor

· Maintain neat, orderly and clean working environment

· Follow all policies and procedures for product movement

Required Skills/Qualifications:

· Current forklift operator certificate or 1 year of previous experience

· Efficient with a drive to get things done

· Ability to meet deadlines while managing/prioritizing multiple tasks

· Focus on personal safety and safety of others

· Good oral communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to easily mount and dismount a forklift multiple times during the course of the day.

· Lifting of 60 lbs.

Benefits:

· United Health Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Holidays as stated in Cardinal Foods handbook

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 – $15.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location