Forklift Operator
About The Position
The Forklift Operator safely loads, unloads, transports, and stages food products throughout a distribution center. The role moves pallets between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas; picks, stacks, and organizes products while maintaining inventory accuracy; and performs pre-shift equipment inspections. The operator follows OSHA, food safety, GMP, and company safety requirements, maintains a clean and organized work area, and assists with receiving, shipping, and other warehouse duties as needed. Work takes place in dry, refrigerated, freezer, and exterior environments, with productivity and quality standards to meet. The employee collaborates with warehouse team members to support timely and accurate order fulfillment. The position also requires following safety policies, handling and using cleaning chemicals and equipment properly, keeping emergency exits, eyewash stations, and walkways accessible, operating cleaning equipment safely, promptly reporting equipment malfunctions, and wearing required PPE. The role involves lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and performing repetitive tasks while standing, bending, or kneeling for extended periods. Candidates should be detail-oriented, dependable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility in work hours as required.
Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Comfort with repetitive tasks and standing, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
- Ability to work in cold storage and warm environments, including freezers, coolers, and dry areas.
- Ability to use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely with appropriate PPE.
- Ability to follow safety protocols around heavy equipment and machinery.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Punctuality, dependability, and flexibility in work hours as required.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, and stage food products throughout the distribution center.
- Move pallets between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.
- Pick, stack, and organize products while maintaining inventory accuracy.
- Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Follow OSHA, food safety, GMP, and company safety regulations and procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Assist with receiving, shipping, and other warehouse duties as needed.
- Work in refrigerated and freezer environments while meeting productivity and quality standards.
- Collaborate with warehouse team members to support timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Handle, store, and use cleaning chemicals and equipment properly and safely.
- Keep emergency exits, eyewash stations, and walkways clear and accessible.
- Operate cleaning equipment safely and promptly report malfunctions.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Employer-contributed medical insurance.
- Optional employee-paid dental and vision coverage.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
