Forklift Driver

Wish Farms; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Onsite chef

Gym access

Job summary

A leading berry supplier is seeking a full-time Forklift Operator in Florida. The role involves loading, unloading, and staging products while ensuring the accuracy of shipments and maintaining a clean working environment. Candidates should have forklift experience and a strong attention to detail. This position offers competitive benefits including paid holidays, PTO, and a comprehensive health benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Able to work effectively in fast paced environment.
• Forklift Certified or willing/able to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklifts.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain facilities equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Wish Farms is a nationally recognized year-round supplier of berries with growing regions throughout the USA, Canada and South America. With our committed focus on providing the best tasting berries, Wish Farms continues to see impressive market growth.

Established in 1922, Wish Farms is a family owned and operated grower, shipper, and marketer of berries. We employ a dynamic group of passionate individuals who believe in our mission of providing the best tasting berries through living our core values of Quality, Integrity, and Responsiveness.

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of products is loaded.
• Maintain the facilities equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Ensure that all material is scanned to its proper location.
• Lift up to 50 lbs., walk or stand for most of the shift, and wear protective gear and steel-toed boots.
• Follow FIFO and inventory control practices and procedures.
• Organizing and palletizing products to build customer orders
• Ensure a safe and organized loading dock area, identify safety hazards, and maintain flow of traffic
• Nights, and weekends required during the season.
• Other related tasks as requested by management

Qualifications:

• Previous forklift experience preferred
• Able to work effectively in fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Forklift Certified or willing/able to obtain certification
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Willing to Learn and Grow
• English/Spanish speaking a plus
• Seasonal and year round positions available

This position is full time and non-seasonal employees qualify for paid holidays and PTO as well as a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term and short-term disability, FSA, HSA with company match, supplemental policies and 401k with company match. We also have an onsite chef and gym!

Please send in your resume via indeed, wishfarms.com/careers, or apply in person at 2262 Pixie Way, Plant City, FL 33563. Positions starting quickly!

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