Forklift Operator

We are a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. Our mission is to help seniors, patients recovering post-discharge, and those managing chronic conditions with tailored nutrition solutions.

About the role

As a Forklift Operator, you will perform various duties in a fast-paced lean warehouse environment, including receiving and put-away of inbound receipts, shipping, and picking products to support plant operations. You will maintain inventory accuracy, monitor cooler/freezer temperatures, and keep the warehouse area organized. Stand-up forklift and RF scan gun experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently sort, handle, load, and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using motorized and manual equipment (e.g., pallet jack, forklift, or by hand as needed).
• Operate stand-up forklifts safely and effectively.
• Utilize mobile handheld devices for tracking shipments.
• Safely climb in and out of trailers.
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently).
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools (e.g., pallets, straps, rope).
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock, which may be below freezing and slippery.
• Perform movements such as reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling as necessary.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Adhere to company safety policies.
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with frequent contact with co-workers and supervisors.
• Work safely in cold weather conditions.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of prior forklift experience.
• Stand-up forklift experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Good basic math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequently stand, communicate, and listen.
• Occasionally walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Visual perception, including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to perform repetitive movements.
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot).

Schedule

1st shift: Monday – Thursday, 4:00 AM – 2:30 PM.