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

The Original Cakerie • Humble, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Dessert Holdings is seeking an experienced Reach Truck Operator to work in a high-rack, narrow-aisle warehouse environment. This is a stand-up forklift position, not a sit-down forklift position. The operator handles materials in freezer and ambient environments, receiving, storing, staging, and loading finished products while maintaining inventory accuracy and following safety, GMP, sanitation, and company procedures. The role involves working in temperatures from -10°F to 100°F and communicating 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 the assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including scanner systems and data entry.
• Must follow safety, GMP, and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Steel-toe and 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 or WMS.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Ability to operate RF scanners or handheld devices.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers.
• Familiarity with FIFO inventory practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure receipts, transfers, transactions, documentation, and counts are accurate.
• Operate material handling equipment, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Inspect pallets and verify product condition, item number and description, lot number, quantity, and location when receiving, shipping, or transferring materials.
• Ship, receive, and supply materials according to established procedures.
• Check trailer and material temperatures as required before loading or unloading.
• Review incoming, outgoing, and internal documentation as required.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing pallets for integrity and cleanliness.
• Pull materials using FIFO unless otherwise instructed; scan materials according to pick tickets or requests and move them to the proper staging location.
• Scan and stack materials, and tag pallets according to procedures.
• Immediately report damage and discrepancies to the Supervisor.
• Complete required computer and scanner transactions.
• Follow proper material storage and handling procedures.
• Load and unload trucks or trailers according to procedures.
• Pull and stage materials for transfers between facilities.
• Process returned materials according to procedure.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• Conduct cycle counts as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Follow GMPs, departmental procedures, and company policies within the warehouse.
• Initiate cycle count processes, place or remove HOLD tags, and reconcile inventory.
• Communicate with internal departments as needed, including QA, Customer Service, and Maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed