2nd Shift Forklift Operator

bakerly; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with a 3% employer match

Generous PTO policy

40% discount on all company products

Job summary

bakerly is seeking a Material Handler to manage raw materials and support production operations in a fast-paced environment in Easton, PA. The role includes verification of goods, organization of inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates must possess a high school diploma and have 2+ years of inventory management experience. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are required. The position offers full-time hours with competitive benefits and a 40% discount on all company products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in inventory management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming materials.
• Stage and deliver supplies to production lines.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure proper storage.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

About Bakerly

Bakerly, a happy family‑owned company, is proud to be home to one of the fastest‑growing brands in the US food industry! We are a baked goods manufacturer that emphasizes delicious, premium, and authentic recipes using only the very best ingredients. Our offices are located in Miami, FL, Easton, PA, and San Antonio, TX, and we invite candidates to experience our atmosphere.

Scope / Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure the timely and accurate handling of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging to support uninterrupted production operations. This role is essential to maintaining production flow and preventing material shortages. The material handler receives and verifies incoming materials, stages and delivers supplies to production lines, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures proper storage, labeling, and organization. The material handler supports cycle counts and complies with safety, GMP, and quality standards while coordinating with Warehouse, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams at Bakerly.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Verification and documentation of goods received and shipped
• Correct usage of materials (oldest lot first)
• Apply and log batch numbers & lot codes for traceability of goods consumed
• Ensure proper storage and FIFO
• Shipping operations include loading of trailers with palletized finished material picked from freezer warehouse high racks with reach truck, in addition to loading trailers with food and production waste
• Receiving operations include unloading trailers containing raw ingredients for a bakery and packaging materials
• Provisioning Production Team with raw materials including ingredients for bakery and packaging for finished goods and pallet or other supplies, via forklift, pallet jack or manually
• Special operations including assistance with palletizing will take place periodically
• Comply with OSHA regulations in performance of work duties
• Proper PPE and attire at all times when on the floor
• Adhere to GMP’s to and from the production floor and uphold SQF standards
• Report all quality and safety concerns to supervisor or manager, not limited to but including unknown visitors, pest control, expiration or production quality in question, sanitation, etc.
• Follow all Food Safety, Regulatory (FDA, Non‑GE, etc.), and quality (GMP) requirements given by department supervisor and QA department

In addition to the specific duties outlined, you may be required to perform other tasks and responsibilities as deemed necessary by your manager.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma/GED required

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in inventory management

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• On‑job‑training
• Good organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Ability to respond to continually changing priorities
• Interpersonal, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Role requires working in a refrigerated environment for extended periods. Candidates should be physically capable of standing and performing tasks in cold temperatures and willing to wear provided protective gear

Preferred Qualifications

• Current and valid Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) forklift operation certification strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand in place for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk, sit, bend, kneel, climb, and stoop for extended periods
• Able to ascend and descend from stairs and or ladders
• Lift/Carry/Move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.)
• Use hands to handle, control or feel objects
• Seeing (vision-distance) details of objects
• Ability to read/comprehend safety signage and warning signs
• Ability to hear sounds for different recognition
• Make quick precise adjustments (machinery)
• Ability to use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
• Ability to wear and remove personal protective equipment required and defined by task
• Ability to work with chemicals
• Ability to wear required good manufacturing process equipment (cleaned uniform, hair restraints, beard covers, nitrile gloves, designated plant safety footwear)
• Ability to remove required good manufacturing process equipment upon exiting plant floor.
• Perform appropriate hand sanitation requirements

Job Type

Full‑Time, In‑person (Non‑exempt)

Location

Easton, PA

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages
• Employer‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Additional supplemental insurance program offered, including life, critical, accidental, short‑term disability
• Free stress‑management counseling and discounts on health and fitness products
• Generous PTO policy and 401k plan with a 3% employer match
• 9 paid company holidays
• 40% discount on all company products

EEO Statement

We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. Our recruitment process is based solely on individual qualifications and skills, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We adhere to all applicable laws and regulations regarding non‑discrimination in employment.