Forklift Driver Seasonal (Yuma, AZ)
About The Position
This seasonal position operates forklifts inside a production plant and transports merchandise across the warehouse and to outside locations. The role operates under immediate supervision, typically reporting to a manager or unit/department head, and requires working effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Work may take place in a cold environment at 33°F (1°C), as well as indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The forklift driver handles warehouse and production support tasks, including stacking and retrieving supplies and materials, moving pallets, shrink-wrapping merchandise, attaching tags, checking product boxes, and maintaining daily logs and a properly stocked workstation. The employee must follow safety procedures, keep work areas and stacks orderly, communicate with management and coworkers, and coordinate with other lift-truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently. GreenGate Fresh requires completion of its Forklift Training and Certification course. The employer states that it is an at-will employer, provides equal employment opportunity, and offers eligible and qualified employees opportunities to advance.
Requirements
- Two years of forklift experience.
- Forklift license.
- High school diploma.
- Complete GreenGate Fresh Forklift Training and Certification course.
- Ability to read, write, and understand forklift instructions and safety materials.
- Punctuality, initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; reliable attendance.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- May occasionally be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Hand dexterity and strength.
- Excellent vision.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in inclement weather.
- Ability to work flexible hours in a cold environment (33°F / 1°C).
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Forklift certification.
Responsibilities
- Follow all safety policies and procedures and comply with Cal/OSHA guidelines and regulations.
- Ensure forklift equipment is safe to operate; complete pre-startup inspection forms and report issues to an immediate supervisor.
- Participate in housekeeping and debris removal to reduce potential accidents and hazardous conditions.
- Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in the warehouse.
- Transport merchandise across the warehouse and to outside locations.
- Wrap pallets in plastic and attach merchandise tags; shrink-wrap an average of 55 pallets per day.
- Monitor pedestrian and vehicle traffic and maneuver the forklift safely in congested areas.
- Coordinate with other lift-truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maintain clear and open communication with management.
- Examine product boxes for quality and accuracy.
- Move pallets of merchandise using electric equipment and place overstocked items in temporary storage.
- Perform general warehouse duties as needed.
- Learn and follow product and commodity loading configurations and patterns, and maintain knowledge of product boxes.
- Maintain a daily log and keep the workstation stocked with materials such as rolls and boxes.
Benefits
- Eligible and qualified employees may have opportunities to advance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
