Fontanini was established in 1960; from Lucca, Italy to Chicago, Illinois, the Fontanini family has been creating authentic Italian meats, toppings, and specialty sausages for generations.  With a commitment to genuine, handcrafted family recipes, it’s a name that customers equate with excellence!  In 2017, Fontanini joined the Hormel Foods family. Hormel shared the family values and commitment to quality production making them the perfect match!

Fontanini offers a competitive pay program including excellent benefits to include a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, short-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance.

Fontanini, located in McCook, IL, just outside of Chicago, is seeking a Freezer Forklift Driver for shipping department operations. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a food manufacturing or cold-storage environment and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Position Summary: Freezer Shipping Forklift Drivers are responsible for operating powered industrial equipment in freezer conditions(-10 degrees F) to safely stage, load, and move finished products while maintaining product integrity and meeting shipping requirements

Pay: $23.00 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for shift differential

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment in freezer and shipping areas.

• Stage, load, and unload finished product according to shipping requirements.

• Perform visual inspection of pallets and packaging prior to shipment.

• Verify product labels, quantities, and lot codes to ensure shipping accuracy.

• Complete all required shipping and inventory paperwork.

• Adhere to all food safety practices, including reporting any deviations from standards.

• Follow all safety and company policies, including forklift and freezer safety procedures.

• Participate in safety and quality trainings.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse setting, preferably food manufacturing.

• Forklift experience or ability to become forklift certified.

• Understanding of GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).

• Ability to read and understand labels, shipping documents, and load requirements.

• Ability to perform essential functions of the job in a freezer environment.

We invite you to visit our website at www.fontanini.com 

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.