Shift: Tuesday - Friday 4.00Pm-2.30Am

Our Laredo Distribution Center, a 187,000 sq. ft. refrigerated facility operating 24/7, is currently seeking Forklift Operators to join our team, we have various openings in different schedules. In this role you will be responsible for moving product in the warehouse in receiving, shipping or inventory departments, loading and unloading trucks. This role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor, key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Primary Function:
The essential function of this position is to provide exceptional customer support through ensuring the accuracy of inventory movement and warehousing. Accuracy in both shipping, receiving and inventory departments.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Move product within warehouse and trailers using a forklift.
• Handle and maintain the flow of inventory in the warehouse.
• Operate bar-code scanner.
• Perform basic tag and paperwork functions with high accuracy to ensure integrity of pallet movement and food safety trace-ability.
• Ensure all equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly fashion.
• Report any product quality issues immediately to the supervisor.
• Properly select / load / inspect / sort product per supervisors’ instructions / guidance.
• Assist in general clean-up of the warehouse throughout the day.
• Report to the supervisor when an inventory rack, piece of equipment, or anything else that may pose a safety risk to employees working in that area.
• Ensure safe/proper operation of equipment per company.
• Complete equipment checklists to ensure proper condition of equipment.

Education/Background Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift License required and related work experience.
• Valid Driver’s License or valid state ID and a recent eye exam (within 1 year).

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to use a scan gun and calculator.
• Basic arithmetic and math (counting) skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a refrigerated warehouse.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Physical movement required: lifting, twisting, stacking, bending, squatting, reaching, stepping up and down.

Licenses & Certifications

• Forklift License