Food, Safety and Quality Forklift Operator

HelloFresh • Aurora, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a certified FSQ Forklift Operator, you help ensure food safety and quality standards are met so meal kits reach customers in excellent condition. The role combines food safety and quality responsibilities with forklift operations to support receiving and production. Available shifts are Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The position works in a manufacturing and assembly environment, regularly exposed to cool or cold temperatures (10º–40º), and frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Noise levels may be loud. The employee regularly stands, walks, stoops, reaches, and lifts for 10 to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation, and uses hands to handle or feel objects or tools. Talking and hearing are also required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The company states that it follows fair hiring practices and applicable laws, including the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act. Applicants may redact age-identifying information from supporting documents without adverse effect on consideration. Such information may be requested after a conditional offer for legally permissible purposes.

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 work full shifts reliably 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 in accordance with site training requirements.
• Inspect inbound ingredients against specifications, record results, and log tickets promptly.
• Escalate quality or safety issues promptly and collaborate with partner teams to resolve them.
• Complete quarterly inspection refresher training.
• Support dock receiving through HACCP reviews, allergen-labeling checks, and handling verifications.
• Ensure receiving practices comply with company standards.
• Collaborate with Warehouse teams to maintain safe ingredient-handling practices.
• Direct inspected shipments to designated work areas.
• Perform continuous 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 evaluate ingredients for potential recovery and reuse.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• Generous PTO and additional sick leave.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective 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, including groups pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company.

What This Job Offers

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