Night Shift Forklift Operator

Earn up to $28.63/hour within 24 months in a steady, fast-paced logistics and distribution role with strong starting pay, shift premiums, and five pay increases in your first 24 months.

Pay

Starting pay with progression to $28.63/hour within 24 months. Performance bonuses twice per year based on plant and company goals.

Schedule

Thursday–Saturday every other Sunday, 5:00 PM–5:00 AM.

Benefits

• Two retirement plans: 401(k) with up to 8% company match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with up to 15% company contribution in stock shares
• Day 1 medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental-health benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• $6,000+ in Lifestyle Benefits for childcare, gym memberships, and HSA support
• Wellness incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness and lifestyle expenses
• Tuition reimbursement and career-development programs
• Partners Helping Partners program for peer-organized support during hardship

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a forklift safely while following plant, USDA, SQF, and SMP guidelines
• Retrieve product from cooler storage racks and prepare it for distribution using FIFO and customer requirements
• Use scanning devices to track product movement and inventory accurately
• Consolidate and re-palletize product once cooling requirements are met
• Pull product from the production floor to the cooler and transfer packaging materials as needed
• Support logistics office coverage, communicate with drivers and schedulers, and track special orders
• Maintain housekeeping, sanitation, QC records, and teamwork across the logistics area

Requirements

• Safe, reliable forklift operation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and food-safety requirements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced logistics environment
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques and support physical warehouse tasks
• Commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and accurate product handling
• Pass a post-offer background check and drug screen
• Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for scheduled shifts
• Be available for overtime and weekend work when needed
• Proficiency in reading and comprehension of the English language
• Willingness to rotate between logistics support tasks as assigned by plant leadership

Qualifications

Stand-up forklift experience required.