First Shift Forklift Operator - Full-Time & Benefits

River-Valley-Foods-1; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Roth IRA

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Purchase Program

Job summary

River Valley Holdings in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Forklift Operator to handle freight in the warehouse, adhere to safety rules, and ensure product quality. The role requires reading English and operating RF guns, with the ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand for long periods.

Join a family-owned distribution company serving the northeastern US. Competitive benefits and a structured shift schedule are offered as part of the full-time, on-site position in Syracuse.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency reading and understanding English.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work on feet.
• Proficiency with RF guns for inventory handling.

Responsibilities

• Arrive punctually for the scheduled shift and participate in the daily start-up meeting.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections of equipment prior to use.
• Accurately put away freight and complete required tasks daily.
• Maintain productivity standards and moves per hour as directed.
• Follow SQF guidelines for handling products and address damaged cases.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF gun operation

Reading English

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

High School Diploma not required

Tools

Forklift

RF scanner

Job description

River Valley Holdings in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Forklift Operator to handle freight in the warehouse, adhere to safety rules, and ensure product quality. The role requires reading English and operating RF guns, with the ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand for long periods.

Join a family-owned distribution company serving the northeastern US. Competitive benefits and a structured shift schedule are offered as part of the full-time, on-site position in Syracuse.