Cold-Storage Forklift Operator – Receiving

Fresh Express Salads; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Salads is seeking a Forklift Driver - Receiving to maintain a steady flow of raw materials to production lines in a cold warehouse environment in Salinas, CA. This role supports QA, Gatekeeper, and production teams to move inbound product accurately and on time.

Responsibilities include unloading and transporting inbound goods, completing reports, and ensuring safety by inspecting powered jacks and becoming certified.

Qualifications

• Safe driving record required.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements.
• Capable of working in a cold (32-36 degrees F) and wet environment.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work weekends.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a constant flow of raw products onto assigned production lines.
• Work closely with QA, Gatekeeper, and Production to ensure smooth movement of acceptable raw product.
• Assist in unloading, transport, and put away of inbound raw product.
• Timely completion of all required reports and paperwork.
• Inspect powered jacks/trucks for operating conditions and safety.
• Must become certified in the operation of powered jacks/trucks.
• Accurate, timely, and efficient workflow for all assignments.
• Perform all documentation necessary to assigned function.
• Communicate with supervisor, assistant supervisor, clerks, production, and QA as needed.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including dock area and raw coolers.
• Perform additional duties as required or assigned.
• Must be able to work outside when needed in any weather conditions.

Skills

Safe driving

Documentation

Cold environment

Weekend work

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Fresh Express Salads is seeking a Forklift Driver - Receiving to maintain a steady flow of raw materials to production lines in a cold warehouse environment in Salinas, CA. This role supports QA, Gatekeeper, and production teams to move inbound product accurately and on time.

Responsibilities include unloading and transporting inbound goods, completing reports, and ensuring safety by inspecting powered jacks and becoming certified.