Cooler Forklift Operator (3rd Shift) - $22/hr + $1.50 Shift Diff

garelickfarms; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Job summary

Garelick Farms is hiring a Forklift Operator for the Cooler on the 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am, Wednesdays and Saturdays off) at its North Carolina facility. The role involves loading/unloading trailers, pallet handling, and material movements within the cooler and plant areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining FIFO, ensuring accurate paperwork, and supporting continuous improvement while complying with GMP and safety standards. HS diploma preferred; forklift certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Execute the loading and unloading of products in trailers.
• Distribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas.
• Stage materials for production.
• Move product and materials within facility (plant and/or cooler).
• Receive materials for warehouse storage.
• Supply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to line as needed.
• Maintain pallet supply for palletizer.
• Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO - First In - First Out.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out clearly and accurately.
• Document information in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Following directions

Math calculations

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification (possible)

Job description

Garelick Farms is hiring a Forklift Operator for the Cooler on the 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am, Wednesdays and Saturdays off) at its North Carolina facility. The role involves loading/unloading trailers, pallet handling, and material movements within the cooler and plant areas.

Responsibilities include maintaining FIFO, ensuring accurate paperwork, and supporting continuous improvement while complying with GMP and safety standards. HS diploma preferred; forklift certification may be required.