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Forklift Operator Job in Wellston, Ohio US

Forklift Operator

GENERAL MILLS SERVICES, INC. - Wellston, OH

Posted: 5/31/2025 - Expires: 8/29/2025

Job ID: 289649154

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Job Description

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, Totino's pizza rolls, and Yoplait yogurt. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too. We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.



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Forklift Operator - Wellston, OH





Shift hours:

8-hour shifts

Currently hiring for 2nd and 3rd shift
2nd shift: evenings
3rd shift: midnights
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
Plant operation is 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Please note: Department schedules vary, so we'll discuss your specific work week during the onboarding process. Please be aware that some schedules may include up to six days a week.

Pay:

Pay $21.10 - 21.35 with progression increases up to $22.15
Shift Differential

Additional $0.25 per hour for hours worked on 2nd or 3rd shift
Annual negotiated increases

Benefits:

Vacation and personal days available in the first year
Great paid time off benefits
401(k) match
Health Insurance- Including medical, dental and life
On-site Fitness Center
On-site Health Clinic
And much more!





About our Location:

Our manufacturing facility in Wellston, OH, is the heart of Totino's! It's the only place in the world where Totino's pizza and pizza rolls are made. At our plant, we cultivate a strong culture of support, where employees are always ready to lend a hand to those in need. To show our appreciation, we host regular company events and dinners, along with a week-long employee appreciation celebration every summer.



Our Products:
Totino's Pizza and Totino's Pizza Rolls



What your day will look like:

Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE

Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility

Working with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it

CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity

Forklift and high reach equipment operation within production, warehouse, and distribution center
Selecting, preparing, and loading product for outbound shipment per customer specifications
Responsible for the storage of raw material, ingredients or finished product
Receiving, unloading, and inspecting inbound ingredients/packaging materials
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
Assist in training new employees
Perform additional task as needed

What you have to offer:

Minimum of high school education or GED
Prior forklift and high reach experience
Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Physical requirements:

Must be able to work in extreme temperatures (-15 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit)
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
83795597
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 3

Workplace Documentation: 3