Food, Safety and Quality Forklift Operator

HelloFresh • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

As a certified FSQ Forklift Operator, you help ensure food safety and quality standards are met so every meal kit reaches customers in excellent condition. The role combines standard food safety and quality responsibilities with forklift operations to support receiving and production. Available schedules are Sunday to Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (two openings), or Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The position supports receiving and production through ingredient inspections, quality checks, audits, sanitation and temperature monitoring, and safe handling practices. It also includes forklift operation, shipment routing, and, as assigned, audits of production lines, kits, and packaging. The employee works in a manufacturing and assembly environment with cool or cold temperatures and must meet the physical demands described in the posting.

Requirements

• Active certification and license as a trained Forklift Operator.
• Completion of onboarding FSQ training.
• Active HelloFresh Produce Certification.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to reliably work full shifts as scheduled.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
• Proficiency with basic tablet and computer tools, such as Microsoft Office and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active forklift operator license according to site training requirements.
• Inspect inbound ingredients against specifications, record results, and promptly log tickets.
• Escalate quality or safety issues promptly and collaborate with partner teams to resolve them.
• Complete quarterly inspection refresher trainings.
• Support dock receiving with HACCP reviews, allergen labeling checks, and handling verifications.
• Ensure receiving practices comply with company standards.
• Collaborate with Warehouse teams to uphold safe ingredient handling practices.
• Direct inspected shipments to designated work areas.
• Perform ongoing quality checks on produce, dairy, protein, and grocery items during processing.
• Conduct required audits, sanitation swabs, temperature checks, and expiration verifications.
• Follow and enforce safety, GMP, and SQF guidelines.
• As assigned, audit line setups, completed kits, and packaging processes.
• Alert leadership to errors, assist with corrective actions, and stop production lines for critical non-conformances.
• Track discarded items and assess ingredients for possible recovery and reuse.

Benefits

• 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• Generous paid time off and additional sick leave.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, with options at $0 monthly, effective on the first day of employment.
• Up to 85% discount on HelloFresh meal plan subscriptions, including HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Factor_.
• Access to employee resource groups open to all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed