Forklift Driver

Teasdale Latin Foods•Carrollton, TX

14d

About The Position

The Forklift Driver safely operates a stand-up forklift or reach truck to move, stow, and retrieve palletized inventory in a food-production warehouse. The role supports production by supplying raw materials and removing finished goods, while maintaining accurate inventory records, product quality, and orderly work areas. Duties also include loading and unloading trailers, picking and packing orders, building and labeling pallets, assisting with inventory counts, inspecting equipment, and following hygiene and safety practices. The position requires annual GMP, safety, and quality policy training, an annual review of work instructions, and additional training as needed.

Requirements

Must be able to perform all duties assigned in work instructions.
Previous experience operating a reach truck or high-lift forklift.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership using a hand-held radio.
Ability to reach and complete appropriate warehouse logs and documents.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for more than 8 hours.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a stand-up forklift or reach truck to stow and retrieve palletized inventory.
Report and escalate safety hazards and contribute to a safe work environment.
Rotate and organize goods in double-deep warehouse racking up to 40 feet high using reach equipment.
Coordinate with team leaders to provide timely production support by supplying raw materials and removing finished goods.
Load and unload pallets from trailers safely and efficiently.
Stack empty pallets and organize materials by lot and expiration date.
Use RF scanners accurately to track inventory movements.
Keep work areas clear of refuse through sweeping, trash collection, and other housekeeping activities.
Participate in physical inventory counts by reporting pallet quantities and locations using an RF scanner.
Inspect equipment for safety and plug in or unplug forklifts at charging stations.
Pick and pack orders, build pallets, label cases, and follow product codes accurately.
Maintain high housekeeping standards and inspect products for quality compliance.
Wear required hairnet, beard net, safety vest, and hygienic clothing for food production.
Complete annual GMP, safety, and quality policy training, annual work-instruction reviews, and additional training as necessary.