Day-Shift Reach Truck Operator (Food Warehouse)

Home Chef; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k program

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Home Chef in Bedford Park, IL is hiring for a Reach Truck/ Forklift Operator. The role focuses on moving pallets, loading and unloading, and maintaining a clean, safe dock while following FEFO/FIFO rotations to support production and shipping.

Key duties include receiving, production support, shipping, and warehouse organization, with a 1st shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and days off Monday and Tuesday. Join a team dedicated to safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience operating standup counterbalance forklift or reach truck preferred.
• General high school degree or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound trailers and stage pallets for QA inspection.
• Maintain organized dock and storage areas to support FEFO/FIFO rotation.
• Load finished goods onto outbound trailers and complete load diagrams.
• Rotate and organize pallets to minimize downtime and improve accessibility.
• Follow safety SOPs, PPE requirements, and GMPs to ensure food safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Home Chef in Bedford Park, IL is hiring for a Reach Truck/ Forklift Operator. The role focuses on moving pallets, loading and unloading, and maintaining a clean, safe dock while following FEFO/FIFO rotations to support production and shipping.

Key duties include receiving, production support, shipping, and warehouse organization, with a 1st shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and days off Monday and Tuesday. Join a team dedicated to safety, quality, and efficiency.