Forklift Driver

Teasdale Foods, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and Vision benefits

401(k) with matching at 60 days

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Teasdale Latin Foods seeks a warehouse associate to operate a stand-up forklift and reach truck, manage palletized inventory, and support production with timely material flow. You will scan inventory, track lot/expiration, and keep work areas clean to meet food safety standards.

The role requires strong safety awareness, radio communication with team leads, and the ability to stand for long periods while handling pallets and heavy loads.

Qualifications

• Experience operating Reach/High Lift equipment.
• Ability to use RF scanners to track inventory moves.
• Strong communication via handheld radio with peers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklift/reach truck to stow and pull palletized inventory.
• Escalate and report safety hazards and maintain a safe work environment.
• Rotate and organize goods on warehouse racking up to 40 feet high using reach equipment.
• Support production by supplying/removing raw materials and finished goods.
• Load and unload pallets from trailers safely and efficiently.
• Stack empty pallets and organize materials by lot/expiration.
• Accurately use RF scanners to track inventory moves.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards; sweep and manage waste.
• Assist in physical inventory counts and report quantities/locations.

Skills

Reach/High Lift experience

RF scanner usage

Radio communication

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift operation

Job description

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.

What is LATIN, and how do I live it?Let us fill you in.

• _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.

Still not convinced? What about:

• Day One -Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days
• Career GrowthOpportunities andProfessional Development