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General Mills

Forklift Operator

General Mills

Carlisle, IA · full time

$25 / hour

Listed on General Mills’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This role involves safely operating a forklift to move raw materials, ingredients, and finished products through a flour and dry-mix manufacturing facility, with opportunities for overtime and shift premiums. It suits candidates with warehouse experience who are reliable, physically capable, and ready to work variable shifts in a production environment.

Our summary, not General Mills’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of forklift operating experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain forklift or PIV/POV certification
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
  • Ability to work in varying temperature and noise conditions
  • Ability to climb and work at heights using stairs, ladders, and lifts
  • Compliance with food safety and grooming standards
  • Ability to wear PPE including safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection
  • Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens
  • Minimum 18 years old

Nice to have

  • Manufacturing or production experience
  • Experience in warehouse operations and WMS

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