Forklift Operator

Job Summary/Objective 

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts and related equipment to support daily warehouse activities, including loading and unloading shipments, staging product, and ensuring accurate inbound and outbound documentation. This role works closely with team members and warehouse leads to move, store, and organize product across multiple warehouse locations while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, communicates effectively, and is committed to upholding all safety, quality, and GMP standards. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Perform Plant Forklift Operator duties as assigned. 

• Communicate and work closely with team members, Warehouse Team lead, and Lead Operator to accomplish goals. 

• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on forklift or other job specific equipment. 

• Perform weekly forklift, scissor lift and pallet jack PM’s as assigned. 

• Re-stack pallets, pull outbound loads, stage and prepare paperwork accordingly. 

• Put away new production and record accurately. 

• Accurately check in and load driver/truck including verification of load number, schedule, truck weight, pallet numbers, bags counts, etc. 

• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas including the drive in racking at Alameda warehouse 

• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers or other shipping containers. 

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage and perform trailer inspections on iPad 

• Verify cleanliness of pallets to be loaded and clean as necessary. 

• Communicate with Plant Forklift Operator to coordinate any needed trailer moves. 

• Move between the Alameda and 1013 warehouses as necessary. 

• Fill in for the Plant Forklift position as needed to cover absences, vacations 

• Ability to access forms and perform all system functions associated with day to day job duties including but not limited to the AS400 and ETQ systems. 

• Perform cleaning of racks according to rotation. 

• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area. 

• Adhere to all SOP’s and HACCP guidelines. 

• Adhere to all UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity. 

• Other duties as required. 

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Travel Requirements  

​​☒​None            ​☐​ Minimal             ​☐​ Moderate          ​☐​ High      

Qualifications: 
General Skills & Abilities needed to complete job successfully: 

• Ability to safely drive and operate forklift 

• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts (primarily night shift) 

• Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instruction in English 

• Requires ability to work with minimal direction and by self at times. 

• Requires ability to manage time effectively 

• Requires ability to communicate clearly with warehouse co-workers frequently 

Experience: (required) 

• Must have at least one year of previous experience, preferably operating a forklift or other heavy machinery 

Education/Certifications: (if n/a is applicable please note “N/A) 

Work Environment & Demands 
Physical and environmental demands for this position are indicated below:  (check all that are applicable) 

• Physical Demands: 

• Requires ability to sit and drive a forklift for prolonged periods of time. 

• Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items up to 55lbs. 

• Requires ability to pull down vertically on chain multiple times during shift to open dock doors. 

• Requires ability to climb on and off a forklift multiple times during shift. 

• Requires ability to safely operate equipment. 

• Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings. 

• Requires ability to hear and speak. 

Other Duties 
 

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.  Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description.  Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 

EEO Statement:  

 
UDA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.  

Salary : $18 - $23