Forklift Operator / Production Associate Full Time NEW **Earn more while getting paid to learn new skills with a stable manufacturer.**

We are looking for **Forklift Operators/Production Associates** to join our **Mifflintown, PA** team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our product is handled properly through critical tasks such as loading, unloading, weighing, bagging, packing, unpacking, and labeling of pallets.

**We have positions available on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift.**

**As a member of the team, you can expect:**

* **Competitive pay ** Earn up to **$16.60/hr**. which includes our competitive base hourly rate **and** weekly performance attendance bonus. Shift differential and paid overtime opportunities are also available.

* **Great Benefits ** medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, paid time off

* **$500-$1000** annual contribution towards your healthcare savings account

* **3% guaranteed** contribution to your 401(k) account

* **Training and growth ** You will receive training for your and taught how to operate other machines and perform work in a variety of areas around the facility.

* **Feel Valued ** Here at Valley Proteins, you are more than just an employee or a number, you are a valued team member joining a growing company that is family owned and family oriented.

* **Advancement Opportunities** Our Company is always looking for key players motivated to move up to higher level roles!

**If you have the following, we want to hear from you:**

* Basic math skills.

* Ability to read and write.

* Good communication skills, able to take direction and work well with others.

* Ability to focus for long periods of time without being distracted.

**Essential Functions**

* Utilize and operate a forklift

* Utilize lab equipment to take samples and perform tests on products

* Perform Inventory counts

* Housekeeping, hosing down floors, moping, sweeping, emptying trash, picking up trash, etc.

* Shovel and clean up spills in the plant.

* Paint as directed.

* Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations.

* Working in a consistent and fast-paced environment to complete various tasks as assigned.

**About the Company:** Since 1949, Valley Proteins, Inc. has been a leader in recycling used cooking oils and animal by-products into high-quality ingredients for biodiesel, livestock feed, and pet foods. Our focus is on customer service and protecting our environment for a sustainable future.

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.*

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