Overview:

Welcome To KanPak Your Complete Beverage, Yogurt and Dessert Partner! KanPak is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all KanPak products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but its our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors. Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages no matter what kind of product youre looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled? Forklift Operator in Ark City, KS.

SHIFT: 3rd Shift 10pm-6am We operate 24 / 7, 7 days per week. This opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.

Job Summary

Our Forklift Drivers receive, select, store and load products and/or materials. Safely operate all material handling equipment. Accurately complete all associated paper work and maintain clean work area consistent with company standards.

COMPENSATION

The expected compensation range for this position is: $16.00-$17.00 + .50 shift differential when worked.

BENEFITS

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Under the direction of the warehouse supervisor, continuously picks, lifts, carries and places product into a pallet to accurately build customer orders in various temperature environments. Moves product into a trailer or storage unit, is responsible for visually inspecting incoming and outgoing warehouse products to determine acceptability for shipment and/or receiving of product.

2. Reads labels and or printing on product containers and associated documents. Counts and calculates quantity of product to verify accuracy of shipment.

3. Must be able to consistently meet company safety, accuracy and productivity standards. Steps into the driving position and uses full range of peripheral vision to operate a forklift or pallet jack in an accident free manner.

4. Uses brooms, mops and other cleaning materials (including solvents and soaps) to clean work area. Completes any other functions that may be assigned.

Division Application of Responsibilities:

(% of Time)

** Essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

** 20 % Lifts, carries and picks product

** 15 % Reads labels and associated documents and counts and calculates using math

** 20 % Inspects incoming and outgoing product

** 75 % Operates forklift and pallet jack

100 % Cleans work area

- Completes any other function that may be assigned

Division Application of Responsibilities:

(% of Time)

** Vision - continuously - 100% of the time

** Hearing - continuously - 100% of the time

** Handling - continuously more than 66% of the time

** Lifting

- Under 10 lbs - continuously more than 66% of shift

- 10-25 lbs - continuously more than 66% of shift

- 26-50 lbs - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

**Pushing - occasional less than 34% of the time - Maximum: pushing force 50lbs

**Pulling - occasional less than 34% of the time - Maximum: pulling force 50lbs

**Walk - continuously - more than 66% of shift

**Stand - continuously - more than 66% of shift

Sit - occasionally - less than 34% of the time

**Bend - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

**Kneeling occasional less than 34% of the time

**Crouching occasional less than 34% of the time

Crawl - occasional less than 34% of the time

**Twist - continuously more than 66% of the time

Balance - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

**Reaching - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift

Coordination - this job requires both upper and lower extremity coordination

**Endure working in a cold environment and experience temperature changes

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School / GED required
• 2-3 years experience or equivalent employment.
• Specialized training in forklift operations (6months to a 1yr experience).

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
Applicants only; No Recruiters please.
KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.