Forklift Operator II

Ventura Foods · Birmingham, AL · 1 mo ago

On-siteManufacturing$37k–$45k/yrFull-time

Location: Birmingham, AL, US, 35201 • Employment Type: Hourly • Work Arrangement: Onsite

About the role

Forklift Operator II is a forklift operator who is cross trained across all functional areas and duty assignments routine to daily lift truck operations at the manufacturing facility. Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses, making exclusive products for iconic restaurants and retailers, providing ready‑to‑go solutions for professional kitchens, and producing consumer brands everyone knows and loves. The company offers a strong foundation of training, supportive management, a safe environment, and challenging work, investing in employee growth.

Responsibilities

Staging orders – accurately complete the order selection process and stage orders in appropriate areas for loading by loaders; use the RF System, proper documentation, and select products and lots as instructed.
Loading trucks – accurately load customer orders onto trucks for dispatch or the drop lot following proper loading procedures, including safety protocol, equipment inspections, order review for complete shipments, RF system and document processes.
Receiving – knowledgeable and capable of receiving packaging, ingredients, and finished goods; perform proper storage, rotation, quality assurance, computer entry, and documentation for accurate and timely receiving.
Production Support – take finished goods from production lines and put product into warehouse locations (take‑away and put‑away); perform required scanning for production reconciliation and meet product temperature requirements.
Troubleshooting – competently troubleshoot inventory issues, place defective materials on pending hold, make location adjustments to locate NIL (not in location), zero balance, and damaged items found during routine tasks.
Warehouse Safety – possess and exhibit full understanding of safety‑sensitive operations such as battery changing, battery watering, pallet exchanging, shrink wrapping, allergen compliance, issue reporting, vehicle inspections, and damaged goods process.
Production Support – Deck Supply – support manufacturing decks by issuing ingredients to decks and returning them to warehouse as needed; follow proper tote storage process.

Requirements

High school graduate with the experience required to execute the major responsibilities listed above.

Skills

At least one year of stand‑up forklift experience and ability to pass the annual required forklift certification process.
Good math skills and ability to operate an RF computer, desktop computer, and calculator.
Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively.
Safety knowledge requisite to the duties and responsibilities, including ability to recognize and communicate issues.

Benefits

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage beginning on the 1st day for eligible employees.
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met).
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays.
Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs.

Pay

Salary base range of $36,759.00 – $44,965.20 per year, with an annual bonus based on the incentive program terms and conditions.