Forklift Operator / Processing Equipment Operator

Schedule: Full-Time | Hourly

Monday – Friday | 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Some Saturdays may be required

Pay: $21-23/hour

About Nutrition 101: Nutrition 101 is an industry leader in recovering food waste and converting it into valuable livestock feed. Based in Pendleton, Indiana, our team helps food processors reduce waste while supporting sustainable agriculture. Every year, our work helps recover millions of tons of food byproducts and transform them into useful products for livestock producers.

We are growing and looking for dependable team members who enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced production environment.

What You'll Do: As a Processing Equipment Operator / Forklift Operator, you will play a key role in supporting daily production and material handling operations. This position is critical to keeping production running efficiently and safely.

This is also an opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the team continues to expand.

Key responsibilities include:

· Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials throughout the facility

· Move finished pallets and raw materials to designated storage areas

· Support production operations including crushing, baling, cleaning, and de- packaging materials

· Assist processing crews as needed to keep production running efficiently

· Inspect incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy, quality, and condition

· Maintain accurate inventory and production records, including data entry into company systems

· Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance issues or malfunctions

· Follow all safety, sanitation, and cGMP procedures

· Work closely with team members and leaders to support daily production goals

· Identify opportunities to improve processes, safety, and efficiency