Reach Truck- Forklift Operator

1st shift, full-time, Monday–Friday (5:00 AM start; shifts end when daily work is completed).

Pay

$20.00–$21.25 per hour (includes $1.25 freezer differential) plus incentive pay.

Benefits

• Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

About the role

Warehouse associates are the foundation of our company’s success. As a Forklift Operator, Formula, you will operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, etc.) to transport incoming freight, replenish pick slots, and maintain the efficient flow of the production process while adhering to safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Locate proper slots on storage racks, place pallets using forklift or hand stack items, and enter product data and location into the system.
• Locate and count-check incoming freight in staging areas and transport to freezer with forklift or pallet jack.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and remove outdated inventory per company policy.
• Disperse over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to designated receptacles.
• Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack, and move them to proper storage areas.
• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies, and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensure work area is safe and report unsafe conditions or acts immediately.
• Review work schedule, perform safety checks on equipment, obtain necessary supplies, and prepare for operations.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print-outs, established procedures, and verbal/written instructions.
• Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries, and complete vehicle inspection checklists.
• Secure all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• Able to work scheduled/assigned times and required overtime.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift.
• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products from shelves at various heights (10–35 lbs, occasionally up to 60–90 lbs).
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments (cooler, freezer, and dry).
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.