Reach Truck Operator (Stand-Up Forklift) – 2nd Shift

The Original Cakerie•Humble, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners. We are seeking an experienced Reach Truck Operator (Stand-Up Forklift) to operate in a high-rack, narrow-aisle warehouse environment. This is not a sit-down forklift position. Position Summary: The Forklift Operator Freezer is responsible for operating material handling equipment in both freezer and ambient environments. This role supports warehouse operations by receiving, storing, staging, and loading finished products while maintaining inventory accuracy and following all safety, GMP, and company procedures. The position requires working in temperatures ranging from -10°F to 100°F and communicating effectively with internal departments.

Requirements

Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -10°F to 100°F
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Willingness to work assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Basic computer skills (scanner systems, data entry)
Must follow all safety, GMP, and sanitation guidelines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Steel-toe & anti-slip footwear required

Nice To Haves

Valid forklift certification or ability to be certified
Previous experience working in freezer or cold-storage environments
Experience with inventory systems / WMS
Prior experience in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments
Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliation
Ability to operate RF scanners / handheld devices
Experience loading and unloading trailers
Familiarity with FIFO inventory practices

Responsibilities

Ensure all receipts, transfers, transactions, documentation and counts are accurate.
Operate material handling equipment (Sit Down, Stand-Up Forklifts and Pallet Jacks).
When receiving, shipping, transferring materials from one location to another check pallet condition, product condition, product item number and description, item lot number, item quantity and item location.
Ship / Receive / Supply material according to established procedures.
Check trailer temperature as required before loading / unloading.
Check material temperature as required before loading / unloading.
Review all incoming / outgoing and internal documentation as required.
Inspect all incoming / outgoing pallets for integrity and cleanliness.
All materials should be pulled FIFO unless otherwise instructed.
Pull and scan materials according to pick ticket and or request and transfer to proper staging location.
Scan and stack materials according to procedures.
Tag each pallet according to procedures.
Report any damages, discrepancies etc… to the Supervisor immediately.
Perform all required computer transactions.
Perform all required scanner transactions.
Follow proper material storage and handling procedures.
Load / Unload truck or trailer according to procedures.
Pull and stage materials as requested for transfer between facilities.
Process returned materials as per procedure.
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
Conduct cycle counts as assigned by Supervisor.
Keep work area clean and orderly.
Ensure all GMPs, departmental procedures and company policies are followed within the warehouse.
Work in temperatures from -10 degrees to 100 degrees F.
Initiate Cycle Counts Process - Place or Remove HOLD tags.
Reconcile Inventory.
Communicate with Internal Departments as needed. e.g. QA, Customer Service, Maintenance, etc….
Other duties as assigned.