What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at REILY FOODS COMPANY?
For more than 100 years, Reily Foods Company has been creating and distributing food and beverage products that bring people together. Our family of brands includes JFG Coffee, Luzianne Tea, Tiger Sauce, Swan’s Down Cake Flour and many others enjoyed by consumers across the country.
Keep things moving! As a Material Handler, you’ll play an important role in keeping our distribution center running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. You’ll make sure materials and products get where they need to go — helping our production and distribution teams deliver the products our customers know and love.
Shifts Available - Monday - Friday:
1st Shift 6:00am - 2:30pm
2nd Shift 4:00pm - 12:30am
What You'll Do:
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
- Move finished goods, packaging materials, and supplies throughout the facility
- Load and unload trucks while ensuring products and materials are handled safely and accurately
- Stage materials and products for production, shipping, and receiving
- Verify quantities, labels, lot numbers, and product information for accuracy
- Maintain accurate inventory and promptly report discrepancies or damaged products
- Complete required paperwork, system transactions, and material movement documentation
- Follow FIFO/FEFO and other inventory control practices as required
- Keep work areas, aisles, and equipment clean, organized, and safe
- Follow all company, GMP, food safety, quality, and OSHA/safety requirements
- Communicate effectively with Production, Warehouse, Distribution, Quality, and other team members
- Help keep the operation moving by responding to changing priorities and production needs
- Perform other duties as needed to support the Distribution Center team
What Makes a Successful Material Handler?
- Previous warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, forklift, or material-handling experience
- Experience using a RF scan gun; comfortable using technology and learning inventory or warehouse systems
- Basic math and inventory / cycle counting skills
- Strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy
- Puts safety first and follows procedures every time
- Can work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
- Works well with others and communicates clearly
- Comfortable working independently and takes ownership of assigned tasks
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adjust when priorities change
- Has a positive, team-first attitude and is willing to jump in and help
- Punctual and dependable; willing and able to work overtime as needed to support business demands
We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
- Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
- Company‑Paid Disability
- Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
- And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being
Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.