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Forklift Driver

Verde Farms LLC
Pedricktown, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026
Verde Farms, LLC
www.verdefarms.com

Title: Forklift Driver
Description: Organic Beef Manufacturing
Reports To: Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Pay Rate: $21 - $25 per hour

About Verde Farms

Verde Farms is a leading marketer of natural, organic, and grass-fed beef in the United States. Partnering with family farms globally, we connect consumers to healthy, sustainably raised, great-tasting beef. Our employees are guided by our core principles and leadership’s commitment to innovation.
As a dynamic, privately held company based in the Greater Boston area, Verde Farms offers a supportive culture rooted in shared values and integrity. This is an exciting time to join as we continue to experience strong growth, creating opportunities for employees to develop while helping transform the industry.


Position Overview

The Forklift Driver plays a critical role in supporting the safe and efficient movement of materials, products, and inventory within our Organic Beef Manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for operating powered industrial equipment, loading and unloading materials, maintaining accurate product movement, and supporting warehouse and production activities while following all safety, quality, and operational procedures. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a commitment to workplace safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Safely drive a forklift; perform basic operations such as driving forward and backward, lifting, and lowering the boom, and maneuvering in tight areas without causing damage while following all safety regulations.
  • Working with a racking system and loading and unloading pallets, pulling, and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks while maximizing storage by stacking vertically.
  • Using an electronic Warehouse Management System to manage and control inventory.
  • Maintain a safe and orderly storage area for products
  • Maintain cleanliness of assigned area
  • Maintain records of daily checklist (pre-trip inspection)
  • Inspect all incoming products for damage
  • Sort inbound boxes by type
  • Restack, rewrap and repair pallets as needed with careful regard for the product
  • Manages the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
  • Collaborates and communicates with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, service providers, and others involved in the shipment and receipt of products.
  • Tracks, traces, and updates the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Maintains a clean, neat, and member-ready area.
  • Promptly unloads trucks and deliveries and sorts and stocks receivables.
  • Maintains an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scanning inventory, and counting accurately.
  • Engages with vendors and drivers with a positive attitude.
  • Provides additional backup support for shipping and receiving departments.
  • Scanning and sorting incoming and outgoing stock
  • Receiving, stocking, and stacking
  • Pulling, packing, and loading
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong sense of time organization and urgency
  • additional support and perform other duties as requested by management, within the scope and abilities


Summary of Experience and Requirements:
 
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Ability to multitask and communicate with personnel of all levels and cultural backgrounds.
  • Meat processing plant & High packaging line experience
  • OEE Software experience preferred
  • Strong work ethic, communication skills in English, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely across departments
  • Ability to maintain a safe work environment and follow safety rules, SOPs, and GMP guidelines set in place
  • Superior standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and food safety
  • Possess a team-oriented approach to tasks
  • Ability to work in a cold environment (27*F- 45*F)
  • Understand and abide by all safety regulations as well as policies and procedures set forth by Verde Farms
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Understand and abide by all safety regulations as well as policies and procedures set forth by Verde Farms
  • Bilingual in Spanish (is a plus, not a requirement)
  • Highly collaborative, perceptive, and operate with integrity


 






Why Verde Farms?
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Positive, team-oriented culture that values employee growth and engagement
Working Conditions
  • Full-time, on-site role in Pedricktown, New Jersey
  • Physical requirements include standing, walking, and movement throughout production and warehouse areas
  • Occasional lifting and prolonged computer use
  • Work in cold or refrigerated environments as required
At Verde Farms, we operate with core principles promoting health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. If you are looking to join a purpose-driven organization with growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply.
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Salary : $21 - $25

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