Forklift Operator

🌱 Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team!

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.

Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

🌟 We’re Hiring! 

We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Forklift Operator in our Shipping/Receving Department at our Laredo, TX facility.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure that all policies and procedures are followed to ensure that the product has not been contaminated
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.  Product must be efficiently stacked and stored in appropriate areas
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensure that the exact quantity and type of product is loaded and shipped according to orders.
• Inspection and verification of all shipments and incoming goods against packing slips and are free of damage
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift and other equipment
• Undertake physical inventory counts and stock checks.
• Material handling
• Use of scan guns.
• Updating and maintaining all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Preparing packing slips and ensuring coordination with driver.
• Ensuring equipment maintenance program is maintained and all safety measures and requirements are met.
• Ensure all walkways are kept free of debris to prevent slips, trips and falls as well as clean up any items lying around such as cords, baskets etc. 
• Complete various cleaning tasks throughout the facility.   The warehouse must stay organized and FIFO must be practiced at all times
• Maintain appropriate records and reports to guarantee accurate inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Forklift training must be completed.
• Forklift experience is mandatory, minimum of 1 year.
• Must be always safety conscious and follow all Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations.
• Able to work well with minimal supervision for most of the day.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and attention to detail are essential.
• Must display a respectful, and positive attitude.
• Basic, efficient math skills required.
• Reading, writing, oral communication, and effective listening skills are essential job tools.
• Safety shoes are mandatory for this position.

What To Expect: 

• Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.
• Working with a wide array of people/culture in a team setting.
• Balance between sitting, standing, and walking.
• There may be an occasional need for some heavy lifting and bending, twisting, and reaching as needed.

💎 Who We're Looking For

We’re searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.

At Nature Fresh Farms, our GROWS Company Values guide everything we do — from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:

🌱 Growing People – We cultivate greatness, every day

💚 Respect and Care – We care for our people and our communities

👥 One Team – We’re stronger as one

🎯 Win By Challenging – We reimagine what’s possible

🤝 Serve With Purpose – We make things happen

If you’re someone who believes in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

🌿 Why Work With Us?

• A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
• Supportive, people-first workplace culture
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself

📩 Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're inspired to make a real impact and grow your career in an innovative, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Click the “Apply” button and submit your resume to take the next step in your career with Nature Fresh Farms.

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.