Day-Shift Reach Truck Operator (7:00 AM–3:30 PM)

Home Chef; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promo code PEOPLE30

Insurance

Paid time off

401k

FSA

Job summary

Home Chef is seeking a Reach Truck Operator to join our warehouse team on 1st shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with Thursdays and Fridays off. You will move pallets, secure loads, and support receiving, production, and shipping operations in a fast-paced facility.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP adherence, inventory organization, and teamwork as we ensure accurate stock rotation and efficient order fulfillment. Prior forklift experience preferred; willingness to learn Home Chef SOPs is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience with standup counterbalance forklift / reach truck preferred.
• Commitment to safety protocols and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and stage inbound pallets for QA inspection.
• Palletize products and ensure correct labeling and QA sticker.
• Rotate and store pallets to optimize inventory rotation (FEFO/FIFO).
• Support production by supplying items from drop zones and keeping zones stocked.
• Load outbound trailers, complete load diagrams, and secure trailers.
• Maintain dock and warehouse organization; follow SOPs and safety procedures.
• Proactively rotate older products to floor positions for quick retrieval.

Skills

Reach truck operation

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Home Chef is seeking a Reach Truck Operator to join our warehouse team on 1st shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with Thursdays and Fridays off. You will move pallets, secure loads, and support receiving, production, and shipping operations in a fast-paced facility.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP adherence, inventory organization, and teamwork as we ensure accurate stock rotation and efficient order fulfillment. Prior forklift experience preferred; willingness to learn Home Chef SOPs is essential.