Lift Truck Operator I - Warehouse Shipping - Shift 3

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the Supervisor and is a Full Time Regular, Non-Exempt role on Shift 3. The pay range is $17.00 to $20.00. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper, headquartered in Bakersfield, California, with approximately 1,600 employees. Since 1915, the company has been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots and is one of North America's largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots. They also supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry.

Requirements

High School/GED or six months to one year of experience in related field or combination of both education and experience.
Forklift Certification or must be able to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire.
Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility.
Maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow all safety, operating, and maintenance documentation.
Ability to efficiently read, and write in English.
Ability to fill out routine reports and simple correspondence.
Ability to work as a team and follow instructions while in a fast-paced and high-pressured environment.
Ability to apply common sense and good judgment while working under minimal supervision.
Ability to train, learn, and use the equipment and tools necessary.
Ability to work scheduled, assigned times and overtime as required.
Possess basic mathematical skills (such as adding and subtracting).
Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Windows, Excel, and Access.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience using a warehouse management system which includes RF scan guns, VMU units, and handheld RF units.
Knowledge of Red Prairie and WMS, preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate electrically powered stand-up, sit-down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, move, or place products/materials within the Warehouse, CPG, and Natural Ingredient departments in a safe and efficient manner.
Conducts daily inspections on assigned equipment which may include but not be limited to stand-up, sit- down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment.
Consistently uses a radio frequency scan gun which is connected to computer (VMU) on lift that directs, identifies, and tracks materials as it is moved.
Responsible for physically rotating materials to ensure proper aging.
Utilizes Red Prairie, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to relocate materials to the proper department for utilization.
Will unload, transport, and store all incoming materials/finished goods using Red Prairie (WMS).
Other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs.