Reach Truck Operator - 1st and 2nd

About the role

Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. We are committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are. Our Tempo brand features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. We are seeking a Reach Truck Operator to join our team.

Responsibilities

Reach Truck Operators are primarily responsible for the movement of all received pallets through the facility, owning correct FEFO/FIFO as they manage organization of storage and proper rotation. They handle the loading of finished goods, transfers, and donations pallets on outbound trailers; keeping meticulous load diagrams.

• Receiving: Ensure inbound trailers have been safely secured, unload pallets, stage in designated areas, palletize mixed products, and scan pallets.
• Production Support: Verify products being issued to production teams, keep production drop zones stocked and clean, and ensure all pallets being returned to locations are not mixed.
• Shipping: Ensure outbound trailer has been safely secured, inspect for debris, load pallets, complete load diagrams, and seal truck.
• Organize Warehouse: Keep the warehouse organized, ensure all products go back to the proper location, and proactively ensure older products are rotated down to floor selection/pick positions.
• Support other Warehouse functions: Assist with completing any function needed for the company to deliver finished goods to the customer.

Qualifications

• Previous experience using standup counterbalance forklift / reach truck preferred.
• General high school degree, or equivalent (e.g. GED).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have floor presence and be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available.
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time.
• 401k program.
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.

Pay

Illinois Pay Range: $22.75 USD - $22.75 USD. The exact offer depends on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, and internal equity.