Forklift Driver

Wish Farms Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA) with on-?

Supplemental Insurance Options

401(k) with up to 4% Company Match

Paid Holidays and Generous PTO

Job summary

Wish Farms is seeking a Forklift Driver to join the warehouse team. You will operate forklifts to load, unload, move, and organize pallets of fresh berries in a temperature-controlled refrigerated warehouse, maintaining inventory accuracy and high standards of safety.

Responsibilities include loading outbound shipments, inspecting equipment, and coordinating with team members to meet shipping deadlines while ensuring product quality and food safety.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or cold storage preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a refrigerated environment maintained at approximately 34°F.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to inventory accuracy and product quality.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended shifts during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load, unload, move, and organize pallets of fresh berries in a refrigerated warehouse (~34°F).
• Assist with inventory accuracy and maintain organized, safe work areas.
• Support daily warehouse operations to meet shipping deadlines while upholding food safety and product quality.
• Perform daily forklift and equipment inspections; report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Ensure inventory is scanned and recorded in the warehouse management system; adhere to FIFO.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet productivity, quality, and customer service goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Inventory accuracy

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Founded in 1922 and proudly third generation owned, Wish Farms is a year-round supplier of berries with growing operations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America. Nationally recognized for quality and innovation, Wish Farms has spent more than 100 years building trusted partnerships with independent growers and delivering premium berries to consumers around the world.

While our mission is to provide the best-tasting berries, our brand is defined by much more than the product we deliver. It is defined by our people and the values we live by every day. To support that commitment, we have established 33 Fundamentals that serve as a shared language across our organization and guide how we work together, serve our customers, and support our growers.

Why Join Wish Farms?

At Wish Farms, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We offer a competitive salary, paid holidays, generous PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) with up to a 4% Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life at Wish Farms

• State-of-the-art headquarters in Plant City, Florida
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Scenic Walking Trail Around Our Pond
• Onsite Fitness Center with Subsidized Personal Training
• Onsite Café Serving Fresh, Healthy Lunches Prepared by Our In-House Chef
• Complimentary Coffee and Snacks
• Frequent Opportunities to Take Home Fresh Berries

Role Overview

Wish Farms is seekinga Forklift Driver to join our warehouse team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts to load, unload, move, and organize pallets of fresh berries within a temperature-controlled refrigerated warehouse environment. You will help ensure inventory accuracy, maintain an organized and safe work area, and support daily warehouse operations to meet shipping deadlines while upholding the highest standards of product quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

Success in this role is rooted in three of Wish Farms’ 33 Fundamentals:

• Collaborate – Support your coworkers and communicate effectively to keep operations running smoothly.
• Pay Attention to Details – Focus on accuracy, safety, and quality in every task.
• Be Easy to Work With – Be dependable, respectful, and easy to work with in a fast-paced environment.
• Operate forklifts in a refrigerated warehouse environment (approximately 34°F) to load, unload, transport, and store pallets of fresh berries, processed berries, and other materials.
• Accurately prepare, stage, and load outbound shipments in accordance with customer orders, quality standards, and shipping schedules.
• Verify shipment contents against order documentation and maintain accurate inventory and product movement records.
• Safely handle perishable products to prevent damage and ensure product quality and freshness.
• Organize, label, and store products in designated warehouse locations while adhering to inventory control procedures and FIFO practices.
• Perform daily forklift and equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Ensure all inventory is properly scanned and recorded in the warehouse management system.
• Follow all company safety policies, food safety requirements, and warehouse operating procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet productivity, quality, and customer service objectives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or cold storage environment preferred.
• Forklift certification or the ability to successfully obtain certification.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment and follow established safety procedures.
• Ability tolift upto 50 pounds and work in a refrigerated environment maintained at approximately 34°F.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to inventory accuracy and product quality.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended shifts during peak seasons as business needs require.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated warehouse environment (approximately 34°F).
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toe footwear.

Wish Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.