Forklift Operator, Nights

Van Drunen Farms • Crown Point, IN

7d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! This role is responsible for operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and ERP scanners to safely move, store, load, and unload finished goods throughout the warehouse. The position involves pulling and preparing customer orders, receiving and shipping products, organizing shipping documentation, and performing inventory management tasks. The company is a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions globally and is committed to building a values-aligned workforce.

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.
• Shift Differential

What This Job Offers

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