Forklift / Machine Operator

B&G Foods Inc.•Hurlock, MD

22d•$16 - $27

About The Position

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! Major Responsibilities: Lift, stack, and un-stack products and materials. Move raw materials and finished goods to processing or dispatch areas of the facility. Make sure goods are stored in the correct area of the plant and/or warehouse so they may be located easily. Complete daily Forklift Pre-Op Inspection Sheet. Pull product and stage for product runs. Follow all guidelines as outlined in the forklift driver’s manual and policy. Participate in general line cleanup. Participate in physical inventories as needed. Follow all safety rules and policies and GMP rules. Requirements: Maintain excellent attendance record. Forklift experience. Possess Effective Communication Skills. Reading/Comprehension Abilities. Ability to Identify Problems and Respond Accordingly. Possess basic math skills. Physical Requirements: Walking/standing 90%, Sitting 10%. Able to bend, squat, climb, push and pull. Able to work within plant environment, heat, cold, and wet environment Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. – if an accommodation is necessary, please notify Human Resources in advance of the interview. Starting Salary is $18.00 per hour Compensation: Base Pay Range: $16.36 - $27.26 Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon. Benefits: We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family. Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days) Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage Life, disability and AD&D insurance 401(k) plan Flexible spending accounts Tuition reimbursement program Employee assistance programs Telemedicine Work-life balance Employee discounts Wellness program Paid parental leave Benefits may vary by location and position. Equal Employment Opportunity: B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. With our headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.

Requirements

Maintain excellent attendance record.
Forklift experience.
Possess Effective Communication Skills.
Reading/Comprehension Abilities.
Ability to Identify Problems and Respond Accordingly.
Possess basic math skills.
Walking/standing 90%, Sitting 10%.
Able to bend, squat, climb, push and pull.
Able to work within plant environment, heat, cold, and wet environment
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. – if an accommodation is necessary, please notify Human Resources in advance of the interview.

Responsibilities

Lift, stack, and un-stack products and materials.
Move raw materials and finished goods to processing or dispatch areas of the facility.
Make sure goods are stored in the correct area of the plant and/or warehouse so they may be located easily.
Complete daily Forklift Pre-Op Inspection Sheet.
Pull product and stage for product runs.
Follow all guidelines as outlined in the forklift driver’s manual and policy.
Participate in general line cleanup.
Participate in physical inventories as needed.
Follow all safety rules and policies and GMP rules.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.
Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage
Life, disability and AD&D insurance
401(k) plan
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee assistance programs
Telemedicine
Work-life balance
Employee discounts
Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Benefits may vary by location and position.