Elite Spice Inc

Forklift Operator

Elite Spice Inc  •  $20/hr  •  Hanover, MD (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Corporate Center Drive - Hanover, MD 21076
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Shift: DayJob

Summary:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely moving raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility to support production and warehouse operations. This role ensures compliance with safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and food safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate forklifts to transport materials, load/unload shipments, and support production lines
- Store and retrieve products using FIFO and inventory procedures
- Perform routine equipment inspections and report issues
- Maintain accurate inventory records
- Follow all safety, GMP, and food safety guidelines
- Keep work areas clean and organized

Work Environment:
- Day Shift: 6am-3pm, Monday through Friday
- Food manufacturing setting with exposure to spices and varying temperatures
- PPE is required in most manufacturing areas and can be provided as needed (hairnet, gloves, safety gear)
- Physically active role requiring standing, lifting, and equipment operation

Qualifications
- Must pass forklift certification, previous/recent certification is a plus!
- Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Strong attention to safety and detail
Elite Spice Inc

About Elite Spice Inc

Elite Spice is an industry leading spice importer and custom manufacturer offering an extensive line of spices, seasonings and specialty food ingredients. American owned and operated, with six separate state-of-the-art facilities on the East and West coasts, Elite’s focus on food safety is uncompromising.

Our manufacturing operations are equipped with innovative cleaning, milling, blending and packaging systems. Additionally, we maintain our own state-of-the-art pathogen elimination and microbial reduction technologies to ensure the safety of the spices we produce.

With a reputation for exceptional quality, superior R&D capabilities, experienced technical support and outstanding customer service, Elite Spice is prepared to meet the needs of all segments of the commercial food industry.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Jessup, MD
Year Founded
1988
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