Forklift Driver-Fresh North Shortcuts- Shift 1

THE ROLE: 

• This position will report to the: Supervisor
• Travel requirements: None
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 2
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $17.00 to $19.00

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE 

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.  

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.  

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE 

The Forklift Driver will drive electric powered or propane powered industrial truck with lifting devices such as a forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or move products, material, and equipment. This person will be responsible for obtaining and transport proper packaging supplies to production staging area from warehouse storage, as well as transport pallets of finished product from production to shipping areas in a timely manner.

• Responsible for heavy equipment operation, including forklifts, yard lifts, pallet jacks, and shuttle trucks
• Collect, rotates, dumps and stores raw product into cull trailers, rotates stock in cold storage on rare occasion, inventories stock in cold storage, and accomplishes all other tasks requiring the use of specified heavy equipment
• Obtain supplies from warehouse storage racks for production and transport to appropriate staging areas as required
• Remove packing, banding and place in proper receptacles, remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the dumpster or other appropriate receptacles
• Transport pallets of finished product from production to shipping areas with Forklift
• Open loading dock doors, set dock plate, inspect empty trailers at the loading dock to insure they are clean and clear before loading
• Inspect vehicle at beginning and end of each shift
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complete other related duties as assigned or directed by the Supervisor/Manager

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Forklift Certification is required
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Current driver's license, appropriate training and certifications
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Good mathematical skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Six months to one-year experience in a production facility
• Bilingual (English / Spanish)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Ability to ascend and descent ramps, steps, ladders, stairs using three-point contact
• Environment exposure_ hot/humid conditions (95 ° or above).
• Environmental exposure- cold/wet conditions (40 ° or below)
• Material exposure-moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to environmental factors such as fumes, airborne particles and vibrations.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs

HOURS & WORKDAYS: 

WHAT WE OFFER 

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families. 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k 
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential." 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: 

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance. 

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: 

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.