Forklift Operator

Our cold storage warehouse is seeking a reliable and hardworking Forklift Operator to join our team. This role is essential to maintaining efficient operations in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment. Candidates must be comfortable performing physically active work and working in cold conditions. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with opportunities for overtime.

Starting Rate: $21.00-$22.00 per hour

Available Shift: Mon – Fri: 2:00pm – 10:30pm

Duties:

• Operate a stand-up forklift (reach truck) to move, locate, stack, and count product safely and efficiently
• Pull, stage, and verify large customer orders using RF scanners and warehouse management systems
• Perform shipping and receiving functions, including unloading and loading product from trailers, containers, and bobtail trucks
• Receive inbound shipments by pallet or case and verify accuracy, including lot numbers and quantities
• Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) processes and maintain accurate inventory practices
• Re-stack pallets as needed to ensure product is secure and meets transportation and warehouse standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all warehouse safety procedures
• Support general warehouse operations and assist with additional tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating a stand-up forklift (reach truck)

• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems
• Understanding of warehouse operations, including shipping/receiving, inventory control, and safety practices
• Ability to perform hands-on, physically active work, including lifting 25–50 lbs. and standing/walking throughout the shift
• Flexibility to work overtime, based on business needs
• Reliable transportation to report to work as scheduled
• Experience operating an electric rider pallet jack is a plus
• Basic math skills and ability to pass an in-house skills assessment
• Ability to read and write in English and communicate effectively with team members
• Successful candidates will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits

Benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life/disability and 401k (optional).

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