3rd Shift Forklift Operator: Safe, Efficient Shipping

Crown Bakeries; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bakeries is seeking a Forklift Operator to ensure safe and efficient operation of forklifts and other powered equipment to support loading, unloading, and staging inbound and outbound shipments within Crown Bakeries' shipping and production facility, in alignment with food safety, GMP and workplace safety standards.

The role emphasizes accurate staging, loading, and moving of product, in accordance with Crown Bakeries' Vision, Mission, and Values, and requires coordination with the

Qualifications

• Operate forklifts and powered equipment safely in line with safety policies.
• Load/unload and stage inbound/outbound shipments following BOLs and load plans.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections; report defects to Shipping Supervisor.
• Adhere to food safety, GMP, HACCP and OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate with Shipping Supervisor, clerks, and carrier drivers.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and other powered equipment to load, unload, and stage shipments in compliance with safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Load outbound trailers accurately and efficiently according to BOLs and load plans; verify counts.
• Unload inbound deliveries of raw materials and supplies; transport to storage areas per FIFO.
• Stage finished goods for outbound shipment; ensure labeling and readiness per shipping schedule.
• Verify quantities and lot codes; report discrepancies to Shipping Supervisor.
• Conduct pre/post-shift forklift inspections and report defects or safety concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dock areas; keep aisles and doors clear.
• Follow food safety, GMP, HACCP policies; report safety or quality concerns.
• Comply with OSHA forklift regulations and PPE requirements.
• Communicate shipment status and staging needs with Shipping Supervisor and drivers.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts in the shipping area.
• Support shipping team with palletizing, wrapping, and labeling.
• Assist onboarding and training of new Shipping Associates on dock procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Shipping Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Team communication

Tools

Sit-down counterbalance forklifts

Reach trucks

Pallet jacks

Job description

Crown Bakeries is seeking a Forklift Operator to ensure safe and efficient operation of forklifts and other powered equipment to support loading, unloading, and staging inbound and outbound shipments within Crown Bakeries' shipping and production facility, in alignment with food safety, GMP and workplace safety standards.

The role emphasizes accurate staging, loading, and moving of product, in accordance with Crown Bakeries' Vision, Mission, and Values, and requires coordination with the