Position Title: Forklift Driver - Loader
Report To: Shipping Supervisor

Position Summary
The forklift driver/loader is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack and count product. Forklift certification is required, and will be done annually. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. Knowledge of truck sizes and properly building loads as responsibilities include loading trucks while adhering to all truck load requirements and regulations.
Must be able to work closely with others, have a good work ethic and be willing to work varied hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must have forklift certification

• Understand weight restrictions

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations

• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.

• Pull and prepare product for shipment.

• Work safely in a busy environment to include attention to other drives and pedestrians

• Maintains forklift in neat and clean condition

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods

• Follow all Food Safety and GMPs as required by company and position

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have general computer skills

• Good teamwork and communication skills

• Punctual and reliable

• Ability to work within a flexible schedule

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Experience and Education

• Must have forklift certification

• Minimum one year experience driving a forklift in a warehouse environment

• Bilingual English – Spanish a plus

Working Conditions Working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to work in loud, cold and wet environment. Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis. Lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Misionero – 33155 Gloria Road – Gonzales, CA 93926 – (831) 675-5109

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person