Forklift Driver/Warehouse Associate

Description

• Reach Truck / Forklift Driver – Frozen Food Distribution ($20-$25/HR based on experience)
  
  

The Reach Truck / Forklift Driver plays a critical role in supporting daily warehouse operations within atemperature-controlledenvironment. This positionis responsible forsafely operating reach trucks, forklifts, and othermaterial handlingequipment to move, store, retrieve, and stage frozen products. The role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and adherence tocold chainand food safety standards whilemaintaininga clean, safe, and organized warehouse.

Benefits Include

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Better Futures Program
• Career development opportunities
  
  

Essential Tasks And Responsibilities

• Material Handling & Equipment Operation
• Safelyoperatereach trucks,sit-downforklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks.
• Move pallets to and from racks up tohigh reachelevations.
• Performput away, replenishment, case picking, pallet building, and staging activities.
• Follow FEFO rotation and maintain proper stock placement within assigned zones.
• Accuracy, Quality & Documentation
• Ensure accurate scanning, labeling, and documentation for all product movement.
• Verify pallet counts, product codes, and temperature requirements.
• Report damaged product,mis-picks, or inventory discrepanciesimmediately.
• Support loading and unloading activities as needed.
• Safety, Compliance &Cold ChainIntegrity
• Follow all OSHA, food safety,cold storage, andequipment operationguidelines.
• Conduct and document pre‑shift equipment inspections.
• Maintain safe travel speeds, clear visibility, and proper load securement.
• Wear required PPE andoperatesafely in subzero temperatures.
• Warehouse Organization & Support
• Maintain clean aisles, dock areas, and racking zones.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory checks, and slotting adjustments.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, leads, and team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency efforts.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of reach truck or forklift operating experience (warehouse preferred).
• Current forklift certification
• Experience in frozen orcold storageenvironmentsis stronglypreferred.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0°F to –20°F.
• Proficiency with RF scanners and WMS systems.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and consistency.
• Ability toliftupto 50lbs.and work at heights in racking systems.

• EOE/Vets/Disability