Cold-Storage Reach Truck Operator (Stand-Up Forklift)

Lawler Foods; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings in Humble, TX is seeking an experienced Reach Truck Operator (Stand-Up Forklift) for 1st shift to join our cold-storage warehouse.

You will ensure accurate inventory, operate forklifts, scan, and move goods between freezer and ambient areas, while following GMP and safety guidelines.

The role requires ability to work in -10°F to 100°F and eligibility for forklift certification; join a team supporting multiple brands and ensuring on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification or ability to be certified.
• Previous experience in freezer/cold-storage environments.
• Experience with inventory systems / WMS.
• Experience in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Ability to operate RF scanners / handheld devices.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers.
• Familiarity with FIFO inventory practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all receipts, transfers, transactions, documentation and counts are accurate.
• Operate material handling equipment (Stand-Up Forklifts and Pallet Jacks).
• When receiving, shipping, transferring materials from one location to another check pallet condition, product condition, product item number and description, item lot number, item quantity and item location.
• Ship / Receive / Supply material according to established procedures.
• Check trailer temperature as required before loading / unloading.
• Check material temperature as required before loading / unloading.
• Review all incoming / outgoing and internal documentation as required.
• Inspect all incoming / outgoing pallets for integrity and cleanliness.
• All materials should be pulled FIFO unless otherwise instructed.
• Pull and scan materials according to pick ticket and or request and transfer to proper staging location.
• Scan and stack materials according to procedures.
• Tag each pallet according to procedures.
• Report any damages, discrepancies etc… to the Supervisor immediately.
• Perform all required computer transactions.
• Perform all required scanner transactions.
• Follow proper material storage and handling procedures.
• Load / Unload truck or trailer according to procedures.
• Pull and stage materials as requested for transfer between facilities.
• Process returned materials as per procedure.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Conduct cycle counts as assigned by Supervisor.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Ensure all GMPs, departmental procedures and company policies are followed within the warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work in temperatures from -10 degrees to 100 degrees F.
• Initiate Cycle Counts
• Process - Place or Remove HOLD tags.
• Reconcile Inventory.
• Communicate with Internal Departments as needed. e.g. QA, Customer Service, Maintenance, etc….

Skills

Forklift certification

Stand-Up forklift experience

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Job description

Dessert Holdings in Humble, TX is seeking an experienced Reach Truck Operator (Stand-Up Forklift) for 1st shift to join our cold-storage warehouse.

You will ensure accurate inventory, operate forklifts, scan, and move goods between freezer and ambient areas, while following GMP and safety guidelines.

The role requires ability to work in -10°F to 100°F and eligibility for forklift certification; join a team supporting multiple brands and ensuring on-time delivery.