Forklift Operator - Days

Van Drunen • Crown Point, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence. This role will play a critical part in warehouse operations that support customers across the organization in a fast-paced environment focused on teamwork, accuracy, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of related warehouse, shipping, receiving, or forklift experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift operation experience and the ability to safely move materials throughout a warehouse environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and follow daily operational instructions.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems (WMS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and ERP scanners to safely move, store, load, and unload finished goods throughout the warehouse.
• Pull and prepare customer orders using pick tickets while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Receive and ship products using straight trucks, tractor-trailers, and overseas containers.
• Organize shipping documentation, including pick tickets, manifests, and labels, and support customer shipments through approved carriers.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory checks, warehouse organization, and housekeeping activities to maintain an efficient operation.
• Support internal and external customer satisfaction by ensuring finished goods are properly received, stored, picked, and shipped.

Benefits

• Supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
• Opportunities to play a critical role in warehouse operations that support customers across the organization.
• A fast-paced environment focused on teamwork, accuracy, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience working with shipping, inventory management, warehouse operations, and material handling equipment.
• The ability to work in varying temperature environments as part of daily responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED