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Job Description
Job Id:
1536
# of Openings:
1
Unlock your potential with Prinova
We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.
Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.
Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.
Forklift Operator
Department: Warehouse, Particle Technologies
Location: Norton Shores, MI
Type: Full-time
Location: Norton Shores, MI
Type: Full-time
Summary:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts and other material‑handling equipment to move, load, unload, and store products within the distribution warehouse. This role supports inbound receiving, outbound shipping, replenishment, staging, and inventory accuracy, including loading and offloading trailer trucks. The Forklift Operator ensures all work follows safety standards, warehouse procedures, and quality requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to:
- Operates sit‑down and stand‑up reach forklifts safely and efficiently.
- Loads and unloads inbound/outbound trucks and verifies pallet counts.
- Moves pallets to storage locations, staging areas, and dock areas as directed.
- Performs put‑away and replenishment tasks using warehouse instructions.
- Secures loads with proper strapping, wrapping, or bracing to prevent damage.
- Accurately picks, stacks, and stages materials for outbound shipments.
- Reads and follows warehouse documentation, pick sheets, and verbal instructions.
- Responsible for manual repalletizing of material
- Attaches labels, tags, or identification markers to pallets and materials.
- Conducts basic forklift inspections before use and reports issues immediately.
- Assists with cycle counts, inventory verification, and location audits.
- Maintains clean and orderly aisles, docks, and storage areas.
- Follows all company safety procedures and warehouse operating standards.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- At least 1 year of related experience required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Ability to pass Prinova internal forklift certification.
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to lift up to 55 warehouse/production lbs.
- Ability to stand for an extended periods of time
- Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask
- Ability to work in a packaging area with a moderate powder substance in the air with or without a respirator
- Ability to work above shoulders
- Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral wrist movement
- Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
- Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require
Quality/Safety Responsibilities:
All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Pay – $20 an hour
Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Employer paid STD and LTD
- HSA and FSA
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- PTO
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
- 401(k) & Roth with employer match
- Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
- Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
- Personal growth including training and development opportunities
Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.
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