Forklift Operator
About the Role
Join our warehouse team as a Forklift Operator in the Perishable Department. We are a collaborative team with over 130 years of industry leadership, dedicated to solving supply chain challenges with advanced technology and a strong focus on safety. Our culture values diversity and offers opportunities for advancement along with industry-leading benefits.
The Forklift Operator uses industrial, powered, computer-equipped standup forklifts to move materials throughout the distribution center and place product in designated areas. You will need to be comfortable working at heights of 20 feet or more at times.
Responsibilities
- Retrieve and transport product to assigned slots.
- Identify product to be selected, sorted, and placed.
- Follow aisle specifications for product sorting and placement.
- Enter assigned product for each shift into the system.
- Work safely to prevent injury to people and damage to products and equipment.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience operating a forklift and RF Utility (preferable, not required).
- Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely, including understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role.
Skills
- Organized
- Problem solver
- Teamwork oriented
- Safety conscious
- Detail-oriented
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (starts on your 60th day).
- FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
- Vacation time and sick leave accrual from day one.
- Paid holidays after 90 days.
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
- Pet insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Discount programs.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
Pay
$23.50 per hour.
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 4:00 AM start time.
Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws. Work location: United States-New Hampshire-Contoocook.