Reach Truck Operator (Stand-Up Forklift) – 2nd Shift

About the role

Dessert Holdings is seeking an experienced Reach Truck Operator (Stand-Up Forklift) to operate in a high-rack, narrow-aisle warehouse environment. This role supports warehouse operations by receiving, storing, staging, and loading finished products while maintaining inventory accuracy and following all safety, GMP, and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all receipts, transfers, transactions, documentation and counts are accurate.
• Operate material handling equipment (Sit Down, Stand-Up Forklifts and Pallet Jacks).
• Check pallet condition, product condition, product item number and description, item lot number, item quantity and item location when receiving, shipping, transferring materials.
• Ship / Receive / Supply material according to established procedures.
• Check trailer temperature as required before loading / unloading.
• Review all incoming / outgoing and internal documentation as required.
• Inspect all incoming / outgoing pallets for integrity and cleanliness.
• Pull and scan materials according to pick ticket and or request and transfer to proper staging location.
• Scan and stack materials according to procedures.
• Tag each pallet according to procedures.
• Report any damages, discrepancies etc to the Supervisor immediately.
• Perform all required computer transactions.
• Perform all required scanner transactions.
• Follow proper material storage and handling procedures.
• Load / Unload truck or trailer according to procedures.
• Pull and stage materials as requested for transfer between facilities.
• Process returned materials as per procedure.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Conduct cycle counts as assigned by Supervisor.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Ensure all GMPs, departmental procedures and company policies are followed within the warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work in temperatures from -10 degrees to 100 degrees F.
• Initiate Cycle Counts
• Process - Place or Remove HOLD tags.
• Reconcile Inventory.
• Communicate with Internal Departments as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -10F to 100F
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic computer skills (scanner systems, data entry)
• Must follow all safety, GMP, and sanitation guidelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Steel-toe & anti-slip footwear required

Preferred Experience

• Valid forklift certification or ability to be certified
• Previous experience working in freezer or cold-storage environments
• Experience with inventory systems / WMS
• Prior experience in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments
• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliation
• Ability to operate RF scanners / handheld devices
• Experience loading and unloading trailers
• Familiarity with FIFO inventory practices