Stand-Up Forklift Operator (Swing Shift)

GT'S Living Foods • Vernon, CA

1d • $22 - $24

About The Position

At GT’s Living Foods, Warehouse Forklift Operators (II) maintain finished products in cold storage in accordance with quality standards and product specifications. The role transports pallets of finished product into and out of the warehouse cold-storage facility using a stand-up forklift. Operators accurately load and retrieve pallets on pallet runners, follow the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method, and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

The position works from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Appropriate work attire should reflect the nature of the work and the safety of the employee and others. Personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toe boots. The listed pay range is $21.50–$23.50 per hour.

GT’s Living Foods is a family-owned and operated company that has used an authentic brewing process for over 25 years. The company describes its kombucha as raw, organic, naturally effervescent, and handcrafted in small batches. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• PPE is required, including steel-toe boots.
• Use good judgment in selecting work attire, taking into account the nature of the work and the safety of the employee and others.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience operating a stand-up forklift in a cold-storage warehouse environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift license or certification; applicants are asked to provide a copy with their application if possible.
• Bilingual English and Spanish language skills.
• Experience using RF scanners for ERP entries or proficiency with a WMS.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the forklift for damage and complete the Forklift Operator’s Daily Checklist before operation.
• Review the daily product order schedule and assignment, including outbound and transfer shipments.
• Use a stand-up forklift to move finished-product pallets from the production line to pallet runners in the cooler.
• Transport finished-product pallets to the cooler promptly and in accordance with quality standards and GMP guidelines.
• Move finished-product pallets from the cooler to the staging area for repalletizing.
• Apply FIFO to retrieve pallets from the cooler according to load date and time.
• Use an RF scanner to record transactions, track inventory, record cooler loading and unloading dates and times, and identify pallet locations in ERP/D365.
• Follow workplace safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout, OSHA guidelines, and company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on GT’s products.
• Corporate discounts through LifeMart, including discounts on concert and sporting-event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, gyms, and childcare.
• Food trucks every weekday and quarterly employee appreciation events.
• Subsidy for required footwear after 60 days of active employment and once annually thereafter.

What This Job Offers

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