Material Handler/Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift - 11pm-7:30am

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company, formed in 2008. With over 200 years of combined experience from its parent companies, Stratas Foods provides value-added, branded, and custom-formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient, and Retail sectors. The company is committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise, and salad dressings in the private-label retail bottled oils market in the U.S. Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood and Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA, with corporate offices in Memphis, TN.

About the role

This position is scheduled for 3rd shift, working from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Training may be completed on either 1st or 2nd shift based on the selected candidate's preference. The successful candidate will also be required to attend new hire orientation during the first three days of employment on 1st shift. Must be available to work overtime during the week and on weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down forklift to move products and materials throughout the facility.
• Use RF scanners to accurately scan, put away, receive, pick, and ship inventory.
• Load and unload trailers, stage materials, and transport goods within the warehouse.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any safety or maintenance issues.
• Ensure proper product labeling and placement based on warehouse standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory movement and transactions.
• Follow all Safety, GMP, and Warehouse protocols and procedures.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts as needed.
• Support general warehouse duties such as packing, labeling, and organizing materials.
• Complete all required documentation as needed.
• Build pallets.
• Perform oil railcar, raw, or product sampling as required with supervision.
• Move pallets of product in the system.
• Regularly accomplish environmental waste/sludge activities to transfer intermediate waste to bulk storage containers.
• Perform a variety of other miscellaneous duties as assigned or qualified for as a Material Handler.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of forklift operator experience required.
• Ability to achieve proficiency in onsite forklift testing and evaluation.
• Experience with RF scanners and warehouse systems.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Experience in fast-paced warehouse/distribution/manufacturing settings.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).

Skills

• Demonstrates a commitment to safety by adhering to all safety, food safety, environmental, and GMP policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Actively participates in safety and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational efficiency.
• Follows written procedures, policies, and work instructions accurately and consistently.
• Produces clear and accurate documentation related to inventory, shipping, and operational activities.
• Maintains reliable attendance and punctuality to support team and operational needs.
• Demonstrates flexibility by learning and performing multiple roles and filling in for temporary or permanent vacancies as needed.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to walk throughout the plant, including walking and climbing up/down stairs and ladders (portable, fixed).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally is required.
• Must have appropriate sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell, and touch) to identify and react to normal, abnormal, and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.).
• Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Schedule

3rd shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Training may be on 1st or 2nd shift. Overtime and weekend work may be required.