Reach Truck Operator - 1st Shift - Days Off: Monday & Tuesday

Home Chef • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

Reach Truck Operators move received pallets through the facility while maintaining correct FEFO/FIFO practices, organizing storage, and rotating inventory. They load finished goods, transfers, and donation pallets onto outbound trailers and maintain accurate load diagrams. All work must be completed safely, promptly, and in an organized manner, following SOPs and Home Chef’s commitment to safety and quality.

The position supports receiving, production, shipping, and warehouse organization. Operators secure and inspect trailers, unload and stage pallets, verify products issued to production, keep work areas clean, load and document outbound shipments, and replenish storage and selection locations. They also sort and manage pallets, prepare products for disposition, complete equipment checks, wear required PPE, follow facility GMPs, and support other warehouse functions as needed.

The role works 1st shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with Monday and Tuesday as designated days off.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent, such as a GED.
• Follow safety procedures, facility GMPs, food safety requirements, and applicable warehouse SOPs.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience using a stand-up counterbalance forklift or reach truck.

Responsibilities

• Secure inbound trailers according to safety guidelines before unloading.
• Unload pallets and stage them in designated dock areas for receiving and QA inspection.
• Separate mixed products onto individual pallets to support accurate inspection and receipt.
• Scan received pallets, confirm they have the required QA sticker and completed Receiving License Plate, and move them to the correct storage location.
• Rotate older like products into selection positions and store newly received pallets appropriately.
• Keep receiving and shipping docks clear of debris and keep pallets and tools organized.
• Verify products issued to production against drop lists, production sheets, or boxing callouts.
• Stock production drop zones and keep them clean, organized, and free of debris or broken pallets.
• Ensure returned pallets are not mixed and that boxes are taped and labeled according to food safety requirements.
• Inspect outbound trailers for security, debris, holes, pests, or temperature deviations before loading.
• Select and load outbound pallets, complete load diagrams, seal trucks, and submit diagrams to the lead or supervisor.
• Remove trailer safety devices after paperwork is submitted so the driver can connect to the designated trailer.
• Return products to their proper warehouse locations and keep items grouped without mixed pallets in storage or pick bays.
• Use the reach truck to rotate older inventory down from elevated storage and replenish selection and pick positions.
• Remove empty or broken pallets from selection bins; sort, stack, wrap, and stage usable and unusable pallets as designated.
• Prepare products for holds, donations, resale, or vendor returns by stacking, wrapping, tagging, and moving them to designated areas.
• Assist with other warehouse functions and departments as needed, using equipment for which the employee is certified.
• Follow safety procedures, perform pre-shift equipment checks, wear required PPE, and sign equipment in and out.
• Follow facility GMPs and support food safety (SQF) and quality programs.
• Maintain professional and respectful conduct.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance available.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• 401(k) program; the posting also notes a 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.
• Home Chef customer offer: promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off a first order.

What This Job Offers

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