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Kenco

Forklift Operator I - 2nd shift-1

Kenosha, WI · On-site

$16.50 - $19.50/hr

As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability ...

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As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for shift one in the United States is $15.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.22 and $16.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Shift Supervisor, you need strong leadership abilities, operational knowledge, and experience in the relevant industry, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with scheduling software, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and inventory management tools is typically required. Superior communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills help you effectively manage teams and resolve workplace challenges. These competencies ensure smooth operations, high team morale, and consistent achievement of shift goals.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by employees working the 'Shift One' schedule in a manufacturing environment?

Employees working the 'Shift One' (first shift, typically morning to afternoon) in a manufacturing environment are responsible for starting up production lines, performing equipment checks, and maintaining consistent workflow throughout the day. A common challenge is managing the handoff from the previous night shift and ensuring any issues are promptly resolved to avoid production delays. Teamwork is essential, as close collaboration with supervisors and other departments helps maintain safety standards and meet daily output goals. Additionally, Shift One employees often interact with management and support staff, which can present opportunities for professional development and advancement.

What are Shift One jobs?

Shift One jobs typically refer to positions that require employees to work during the first shift of the day, often called the morning or day shift. These shifts usually start early in the morning and end in the early afternoon, such as 7 AM to 3 PM or 8 AM to 4 PM. Shift One jobs are common in industries that operate around the clock, like manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, providing employees with a regular daytime schedule. Working Shift One can be beneficial for those who prefer to have evenings free and maintain a traditional work-life balance.
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Light Industrial - General Labor - Shift 1

Light Industrial - General Labor - Shift 1

Niktor LLC

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$16.50/hr

Contractor

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Title: General Labor - Shift 1

Duration: 3 Months

Location: Fort Worth, TX 76104

Shift: 7am start (Sunday/Monday off)

Pay Rate: $16.50/hr.

Job Description

Consistently ensure the proper product cooking procedure is used and keep the appropriate production line supplied to attain quality product. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Read and understand production schedule and batch sheets; ensure proper inventory levels are present
  • Knowledge and understanding of equipment set up, start up and operating procedures
  • Read and understand cooker panel controls and make appropriate adjustments as needed
  • Read and understand equipment panel controls and make appropriate adjustments as needed
  • Understand quality requirements and specifications for each product group; confer with lab on any product groups outside of the specifications
  • Knowledge of filters and filter changing procedures, including the changing of screens after each batch
  • Calibrate measurement devices such as scale and meters
  • Adjust weights on equipment and maintain weight control sheets
  • Make all manual connections to tanks, lines and vats in a sanitary manner, prior to setting, cooking and creaming the product
  • Communicate work specific information with supervisors, leads, operators, and quality assurance
  • Perform accurate lot tracking of raw materials on batch sheets, monitor material usage and follow all quality formulas and standards to minimize material losses
  • Identify and attach the heating and cooling charts to recording instruments prior to making product
  • Check off Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and verify that everything has been initialed
  • Keep accurate records of each cook by recording and documenting information on cook sheets and charts
  • Supply quality assurance with samples of product for appropriate testing
  • Prepare line for changeovers
  • Complete “If down do” list for this position when conditions exist
  • Complete safety observations as assigned
  • Keep work area neat and clean at all times, performing Clean in Place (CIP) activities on vats, lines, valves,
  • tanks and heaters, and storing all instruments used in setting, cooking and processes
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance, as well as working overtime as needed
  • Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens
  • Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
  • Accountable to the Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Behaviors/Skills:

Some of the Leadership Behaviors needed to successfully perform this position are:

  • Puts the Customer First - Anticipates customer needs, champions for the customer, acts with customers in mind, exceeds customers’ expectations, gains customers’ trust and respect.
  • Communicates effectively and candidly - Communicates clearly and directly, approachable, relates well to others, engages people and helps them understand change, provides and seeks feedback, articulates clearly, actively listens.
  • Achieves results through teamwork - Is open to diverse ideas, works inclusively and collaboratively, holds self and others accountable, involves others to accomplish individual and team goals.
  • Leads through positive influence - Demonstrates strong character; builds partnerships; models a conscious balance between work and personal life; takes personal responsibility for own development; role models leadership qualities such as motivation, inspiration, passion and trust
  • Coaches and develops others - Develops and cares about associates, builds effective teams, helps people be their best, values and manages diversity, provides candid and constructive feedback.
  • Leads change and innovation - Challenges the status quo, embraces technology, puts forward creative ideas, champions and implements process improvements, gathers the ideas of others, demonstrates good judgment about which ideas will work.
  • Executes with excellence - Is action oriented, drives for results, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively, solves problems, can be counted on to consistently meet or exceed goals.
  • Provides clear and strategic direction - Plans and organizes well, sets a clear and simple course of action, stays focused on the most important priorities, has the ability to visualize and plan for the future, understands the industry and marketplace.
  • Safety Awareness - Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety, upholding safety standards

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Basic math and computer skills
  • Effective oral/written communication skills

Desired Previous Job Experience:

  • Experience in manufacturing environment