RTE Palletizer Forklift - 1st Shift

Nichols Farms•Hanford, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nichols Farms is a leading processor and marketer of pistachios in the United States, known for superior quality and exceptional service to clients domestically and internationally. With a state-of-the-art facility in Hanford, California, and over 350 employees, Nichols Farms is an employee-oriented company focused on training and growth. The company's mission and vision promote a culture of mutual success through operational excellence and educational development. The RTE Palletizer is a hands-on role responsible for stacking and sorting product boxes according to specific patterns and order requirements. This position works closely with the RTE Forklift Operator, assisting with manual stacking, wrapping, labeling, and maintaining product order. The RTE Department is crucial in the final stage of shipment, ensuring goods meet quality and food safety standards, with all processes complying with established Food Safety Systems.

Requirements

Ability to work any day and/or shift including weekends and holidays.
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a group environment.
Strong communication skills and follow directions.
Near vision-ability to see details at close range.
Ability to continuously use core strength-abdominal and lower back to support repeated physical movements.
Multi limb coordination-the ability to coordinate two or more limbs such as two arms or legs.
Ability to wear all PPE required.
Ability to push/pull/lift 45 lbs.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in food manufacturing environment.
1 year of experience in forklift preferred.
Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Set up palletizing and shrink wrap product.
Prepare goods for shipment and assist with pack lines.
Remove complete or defective products, and materials by placing them on moving equipment.
Manually palletize product.
Read production and delivery specifications to determine sorting, stacking pattern and transfer procedures.
Visually inspect finished cases and pallets for issues.
Stop equipment clearing jams and inform supervisor/lead of equipment malfunction.
Maintain safety awareness when operating or working near a forklift.
Assist in Forklift operations as needed to remove finished goods from the area or add/remove materials as needed to the palletizing/box making area.
Perform other tasks as assigned.