Forklift Driver

Peterson Farms, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson-Farms,-Inc.-1 is seeking a full-time manual labor associate in Miami, FL to efficiently move and stage palletized freight using a forklift. You will inspect equipment daily and ensure accurate paperwork for each load.

The role requires the ability to work outdoors in a fast-paced environment, reliability, and basic math skills. Forklift experience preferred; fluency in English is beneficial for daily communications and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug screen required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment.
• Forklift driving experience preferred.
• High level of honesty, integrity and accountability.
• Basic arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently preferred.
• Paperwork accuracy and completion are required.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Move, sort, handle, stack, stage, load and unload palletized freight using a forklift.
• Inspect equipment daily before use (forklift, pallet jack, hand tools).
• Open/close used and unused barrels & totes as required.
• Complete inventory control paperwork for each load.
• Complete all paperwork accurately.
• Pick and stage orders.
• Identify, separate and unload orders in correct sequence.
• Communicate professionally with co-workers and drivers.
• Report product issues to Production Supervisor.
• Maintain clean, organized facilities and equipment.

Skills

Forklift driving

Drug screen

Fast-paced env

Outdoor work

Honesty & integrity

Basic math

English literacy

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Miami, FL, US

Responsibilities

• Efficiently move, sort, handle, stack, stage, load and unload palletized freight using a forklift.
• On a daily basis, perform inspections of all equipment before use (forklift, pallet jack, hand tools, etc.)
• May be required to open and close used and unused barrels & totes.
• Inventory control paperwork completed for each load.
• Complete all paperwork accurately.
• Pick and stage orders.
• Identify, separate and unload orders in correct sequence.
• Communicate with fellow employees, PFI transfer driver and others in a professional manner.
• Recognize problems with product and report to the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean and organized fashion.
• Report any equipment or facilities issues.
• Assist in maintaining the security and safety of the area. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment
• Forklift driving experience preferred
• High level of honesty, integrity, energy, and personal accountability
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently preferred
• Read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents
• Paperwork accuracy is a must
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Consistently and reliability at work and on time