Cannery Production Forklift Driver

Stanislaus Food Products Co.; Modesto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k

Vacation & holidays

Pension plan

Performance bonus

Other available benefits

Job summary

Stanislaus Food Products Co. in Modesto, CA is seeking a Cannery Production Forklift Driver for the Operations team. This union role requires operating a forklift, following supervisor instructions, and ensuring safe, accurate pallet handling during production and shipment.

Seasonal summer Fresh Pack work with extended hours and possible overtime. Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings, including drug testing, and be able to lift 40–50 lbs while maintaining reliable attendance and

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment screenings including drug test and I-9 verification.
• Physical lifting of 40–50 lbs as part of duties.
• Able to work long hours, weekends, and shift changes.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift for movement and shipment of goods in production.
• Receive instructions from supervisor.
• Check pallets for proper stacking.
• Load and unload highway trucks.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position: Cannery Production Forklift Driver

Department: Operations

Classification: Union

Pay: $27.44

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior tomatoes and olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

The Company

Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias.

Primary Duties:

• Operate forklift for physical movement and shipment of goods in and out of the production.
• Obtain written or verbal instructions from immediate supervisor.
• Check pallets for accurate stacking.
• Load and unload highway trucks

Seasonal Requirements:

• Must be able to work any shift during our summer Fresh Pack tomato season.
• Overtime is required up to 12 hours daily during our tomato processing season.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pass all pre-employment screenings, which may include drug screening exam, physical exam with lifting (40-50 lbs.) and bending requirements, and I9 verification.
• Be flexible with shift change requirements and have reliable transportation throughout the season.
• Must be able to work long hours, including weekends.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written in English.
• Maintain reliable attendance throughout the season.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive on Industry Pay
• Retirement savings benefits including pension plan
• Paid Vacation and Company Holidays
• 401k Program
• Production based performance bonus
• Other available benefits.

Stanislaus Food Products is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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