Food Warehouse Receiver & Forklift Operator

Wald Family Foods; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Paid training & forklift recert

Paid time off & holidays

Year-round essential industry

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Wald Family Foods is seeking a Warehouse Worker / Forklift Driver to support our shipping, receiving, and production at our Omaha facility. The role involves safely operating forklifts, receiving materials, stocking inventory, and ensuring accurate records.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to meet daily goals in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years forklift experience (food industry preferred), a valid forklift certification, and the ability to lift

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years forklift experience in warehouse/manufacturing (food industry preferred).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and up to 150 lbs occasionally with assistance; stand for extended periods.
• Must work in varying temperatures and flexible shifts including overtime/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks to move materials.
• Receive raw materials, verify quantities, and store in designated locations.
• Pick and stage finished goods and ingredients for production and outbound shipments.
• Load/unload trucks using proper procedures to prevent product damage.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using inventory systems.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Wald Family Foods is seeking a Warehouse Worker / Forklift Driver to support our shipping, receiving, and production at our Omaha facility. The role involves safely operating forklifts, receiving materials, stocking inventory, and ensuring accurate records.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to meet daily goals in a GMP environment. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years forklift experience (food industry preferred), a valid forklift certification, and the ability to lift