Cold Storage Loader - FIFO, Safe Loading, Forklift

Ocean Mist Farms; Coachella (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

COA Shipping-Exempt in Coachella, CA seeks a Loader to accurately and efficiently load finished goods for outbound shipments while maintaining proper inventory rotation in the cooling facility. You will ensure orders are picked, staged, and loaded safely, meeting quality and food safety standards.

The role requires 2-5 years in related shipping operations, forklift certification, and the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in agricultural cooling, receiving, and/or shipping operations.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Basic math, reading, and documentation skills.
• Experience using radio frequency scanners and reading pallet tags.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound trucks in a timely manner, verify order details and counts.
• Coordinate with drivers for load configuration and special instructions.
• Inspect trailers for cleanliness and integrity before loading.
• Ensure pallets are in good condition and secured.
• Rotate products in cold rooms following FIFO guidelines.
• Accurately pick customer orders per tickets and instructions.
• Document loaded quantities on loading manifests and pallet counts.
• Verify shipments for accuracy and report variances.
• Tag and track pallets and leftovers as required for inventory.
• Receive products from transfers and assist with cold storage placement.

Skills

Forklift operation

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet tags reading

Job description

COA Shipping-Exempt in Coachella, CA seeks a Loader to accurately and efficiently load finished goods for outbound shipments while maintaining proper inventory rotation in the cooling facility. You will ensure orders are picked, staged, and loaded safely, meeting quality and food safety standards.

The role requires 2-5 years in related shipping operations, forklift certification, and the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.