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**Brand:** Michael Foods Inc.

**Categories:** Operations Production

**Locations:** Yuma, Arizona

**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Req ID:** 27460

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Michael Foods, Inc. located in Yuma, Arizona nestled between Phoenix and San Diego. Yuma features extraordinary outdoor activities from tubing on the Colorado River to off-roading at the Buttercup Sand Dunes. Our location produces hard boiled eggs for a vast number of both retail and food service customers. Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving materials to and from proper storage areas by operating a Powered Industrial Truck. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assumes personal responsibility to insure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adheres to all safety policies/procedures and incorporates safety and health in all job’s duties/tasks.  • Adheres to safe work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately • Attend pre-shift meetings, including stretching as a group. • Drive forklift in a safe and productive manner. • Complete the daily forklift inspection and remove the lift from service if a defect is detected. • Ship and receive product damage free and accurately by completing the Quality Reassurance Checks. • Monitor the floor for safety concerns or infractions and act appropriately. • Complete all documents and paperwork completely and accurately. • Fill customer orders accurately and follow the customer’s special instructions. • Work very closely with the office staff to ensure discrepancies and issues are completed accurately. • Ensure warehouse is organized, clean, damages are taken care of and pallets are off the floor and placed into bins. • Promote teamwork within your team and between teams by communicating in a positive and pleasant manner. • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED: • The successful completion of Powered Industrial Truck training program and pass the forklift certification. • Effectively read, write and speak English. • Strong math and configuration is necessary. • Ability to analyze situations and make the best decision which benefits the company without jeopardizing the health and well-being of the employee. • Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license may be required. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: • High school diploma or G.E.D or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)