Forklift

Teasdale Latin Foods; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching at 60+

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Teasdale Latin Foods is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to safely operate stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, helping stow and pull palletized inventory at our Texas facility.

You will rotate goods on tall racking, support production with raw materials and finished goods, and ensure accurate inventory using RF scanners while maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience operating Reach/High Lift equipment.
• Good communication via handheld radio with peers and supervision.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours and perform warehouse duties with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate stand-up forklift/reach truck to stow and pull palletized inventory.
• Rotate and organize goods on double-deep racking up to 40 feet high using reach equipment.
• Load and unload pallets from trailers, and build pallets with accuracy.
• Utilize RF scanners to track inventory movements and quantities.
• Participate in physical counts and maintain housekeeping and safety standards.
• Follow product codes, label cases, and assist production with material flow.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Safety awareness

Communication

Inventory control

Tools

Reach lift

Stand-up forklift

Job description

• Safely operate stand-up forklift/reach truck to stow and pull palletized inventory


• Escalate and report safety hazards and show commitment to a safe work environment


• Rotate and organize goods on a Warehouse double-deep racking up to 40 feet high using reach equipment


• Work with team leaders to provide timely support to production regarding the supply and/or removal of raw materials and finished goods


• Load and unload pallets from trailers safely and efficiently


• Stack empty pallets and organize materials by lot/expiration


• Accurately utilize RF scanners to track inventory moves


• Assist in keeping work areas clear of refuse by sweeping, collecting trash, and other housekeeping activities


• Participate in physical inventory counts by reporting the quantity and locations of specific pallets with an RF scanner


• Inspect equipment to determine safety, as well as plug/unplug forklifts at charging stations


• Will be required to pick and pack orders, build pallets, label cases, and accurately follow product codes


• Maintain high housekeeping standards in all work areas and inspect products for quality compliance


• Wear a hairnet, beard net, safety vest, and hygienic clothing to maintain high standards for food production

What You'll Do

• Safely operate stand-up forklift/reach truck to stow and pull palletized inventory


• Escalate and report safety hazards and show commitment to a safe work environment


• Rotate and organize goods on a Warehouse double-deep racking up to 40 feet high using reach equipment


• Work with team leaders to provide timely support to production regarding the supply and/or removal of raw materials and finished goods


• Load and unload pallets from trailers safely and efficiently


• Stack empty pallets and organize materials by lot/expiration


• Accurately utilize RF scanners to track inventory moves


• Assist in keeping work areas clear of refuse by sweeping, collecting trash, and other housekeeping activities


• Participate in physical inventory counts by reporting the quantity and locations of specific pallets with an RF scanner


• Inspect equipment to determine safety, as well as plug/unplug forklifts at charging stations


• Will be required to pick and pack orders, build pallets, label cases, and accurately follow product codes


• Maintain high housekeeping standards in all work areas and inspect products for quality compliance


• Wear a hairnet, beard net, safety vest, and hygienic clothing to maintain high standards for food production

Job Requirements

• Must be able to perform all duties as assigned in the work instructions


• Must have previous experience on a Reach/High Lift


• Must be able to communicate well with peers and leadership via hand-held radio


• Must be able to reach and fill out appropriate Warehouse logs/documents


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds


• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours

Training

• Annual GMP, Safety, and Quality policy training.


• Annual review of work instructions.


• Additional training as necessary.

Why Teasdale Latin Foods

At Teasdale Latin Foods, our People Principles are all about Living LATIN.

• L is Learning. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and development within Teasdale and promotes a culture of curiosity, exploration, and acquiring new knowledge and skills.


• A is Accountability. This encourages individuals to take ownership of their actions and responsibilities, promoting a sense of personal and collective accountability and ensuring we understand how to achieve our goals.


• T is Teamwork. It emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives, collective problem-solving, and synergy among team members, enabling us to achieve greater outcomes by leveraging the strengths and expertise of our employees.


• I is Innovation. This promotes an environment where we are empowered to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and seek innovative solutions to problems, fostering an atmosphere of adaptability and openness to change.


• N is Nurturing. It emphasizes the importance of supporting and developing our employees' well-being, growth, and potential, showing that we care and are willing to invest in their long-term success and satisfaction.

We believe in finding the right people for the right roles and helping them to build careers. If this sounds like a place you'd like to be,

• Day One - Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days


• Career Growth Opportunities and Professional Development

If you are passionate about being the right kind of leader, the point person of a fast-paced diverse workforce, and a steward of great tradition, come join the family. We want people who are up for a challenge. Let's live LATIN!