Forklift Operator

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday
Shift: 1st
Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Rate: $20/hour

Why You Will Love Working At Maola®

Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.

Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.

We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.

Your employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

Supports Shipping Division

• Operates a forklift to load, unload, move, stack, stage, and count product/materials.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Ensures all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads product in a safe and efficient manner.
• Responsible for the accurate loading of all palletized orders.
• Receives incoming product and stock into designated areas.
• Cleans up all debris and hoses down area immediately after any spills.
• Notifies shift supervisor immediately of any breakdowns or any mixed products.
• Sets aside “mistake products” for inventory and re-stocking.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports to ensure accurate inventory counts.
• Lift and stack boxes of product in cooler.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Forklift Experience Required.

Competencies

• Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability: Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise. Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused: Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs. Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative: Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats. Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving: Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance. Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met. Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

Physical Demands

• Sit.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk and hear.
• Stand and walk.
• Lift 50-60 pounds.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels.
• The warehouse area is maintained at cooler temps, 34-38 degrees.

About Maola

Maola Local Dairies™ is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.