Certified Forklift Operator — Receiving (Cold Environment)

Fresh Express Salads; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Salads in Salinas, CA is seeking a Forklift Driver - Receiving to ensure timely and accurate provisioning of raw product to production lines.

The role requires operating forklifts in cold environments, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with QA and production teams. Flexibility to work weekends and lift up to 50 pounds is needed. The position is on-site with safety-focused daily duties.

Qualifications

• Maintain a constant flow of raw products onto assigned production lines.
• Must be able to operate in cold and wet conditions (32-36°F).
• Must complete required documentation accurately.
• Flexibility to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must lift 50 pounds repeatedly and safely.
• Certification in powered jack/truck operation is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a constant flow of raw products onto assigned production lines.
• Work with QA, Gatekeeper, and Production to ensure smooth movement of acceptable raw product.
• Assist unloading, transport, and put away inbound raw product.
• Complete reports and paperwork timely.
• Inspect powered jacks/trucks for safety and operation.
• Communicate with supervisor, clerks, and QA as needed.
• Keep dock area and raw coolers clean and orderly.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Safe driving

Documentation

Lift 50 pounds

Weekend availability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Forklift certified

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Fresh Express Salads in Salinas, CA is seeking a Forklift Driver - Receiving to ensure timely and accurate provisioning of raw product to production lines.

The role requires operating forklifts in cold environments, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with QA and production teams. Flexibility to work weekends and lift up to 50 pounds is needed. The position is on-site with safety-focused daily duties.