1st Shift Forklift Operator

Mom's Meals; Kentucky; Presencial; USD 22.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mom's Meals is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our Kentucky warehouse team. The role focuses on receiving, put-away, loading, shipping, and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced, lean environment.

Schedule is Wednesday–Sunday, 7:00am–3:00pm, with a pay rate of $18.75/hour. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. On-site work with opportunities for overtime to meet demand.

Formación

• Stand-up and sit-down forklift, electric and manual pallet jack experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to speak/read/write in English fluently.
• Good basic math skills.

Responsabilidades

• Be available to work overtime if business volumes change.
• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed.
• Utilize mobile handheld devices for scanning product.
• Safely climb in and out of trailers.
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently).
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g., pallets, straps, rope).
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that may be below freezing and slippery.
• Safely reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Adhere to company safety policies.

Conocimientos

Forklift experience

18+ years old

English fluency

Basic math

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for performing various duties in the warehouse in a fast-paced lean environment, including but not limited to:

• Receiving and put-away of all inbound receipts.
• Loading and shipping all outbound pallets.
• Picking and loading pallets for shuttle to the Ohio Kitchen.
• Monitoring inventory levels of all items in designated Pick Line support locations, and refilling before inventory is depleted.
• Drop, move, and put-away quality impacted pallets as directed by Tech Services.
• Monitor the temperature of all areas of the warehouse and immediately notify a Supervisor if temperatures are out of tolerance.
• Responsible to keep the warehouse clean, neat, and organized.
• All moved products must be scanned timely and accurately so inventory records are always current and accurate.
• Monitor the temperature of all areas of the warehouse and immediately notify a Supervisor if temperatures are out of tolerance.
• Responsible to keep the warehouse clean, neat, and organized.

Schedule

Wednesday - Sunday from 7:00am - 3:00pm

Pay

: $18.75/hour

Offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check, where permitted by law.

Position responsibilities include, but not limited to

• Be available to work overtime if business volumes change.
• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed.
• Utilize mobile handheld devices for scanning product.
• Safely climb in and out of trailers.
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently)
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g., pallets, straps, rope.)
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that has the potential to be below freezing and may become slippery.
• Safely reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Adhere to company safety policies
• Must treat all co-workers with respect and be professional at all times.
• Safely work in cold weather conditions.

Required skills and experience

• Stand-up and sit-down forklift, electric and manual pallet jack experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to speak/read/write in English fluently.
• Good basic math skills.

Preferred skills and experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Physical requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Company Overview

Mom's Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom's Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom's Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.

_We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us._

Job Category: Fulfillment - Warehouse

Job Type: Full-Time, 1st Shift

Location Type: On-site