Forklift Driver 2nd Shift

Baldwin Richardson Foods; Town of Williamson (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2nd Shift differential $0.75/hr

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods in Williamson, NY is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to safely transport and store ingredients, packaging, and finished goods. You will drive forklifts, load and unload trucks, and support production lines while following BRF safety procedures.

This 2nd shift runs 3:00pm to 11:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a $0.75 per hour shift differential and a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new hires on 2nd or 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience in a manufacturing setting.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift license required; recertification through training.
• English fluency required for directions and documentation.
• Ability to enter information in English into computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and equipment following safety procedures.
• Inspect pallet condition and load stability for safe handling.
• Maintain GMP and food safety standards.
• Receive and transfer interplant product and load truckloads and LTL orders.
• Document transactions in SAP and update inventory.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Documentation in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift license/certification

Tools

SAP

RedZone

Tulip

Job description

Requisition ID743-Posted08/29/2026-BALDWIN RICHARDSON FOODS CO-Warehouse-Plant-Williamson-Warehouse

This position provides the safe transportation and storage of all ingredients, packaging, and finished goods through BRF’s facilities. Employees in this position are responsible for driving forklifts to load and unload trucks and storage racks, as well as storing and retrieving food products, equipment, or other materials to support food production lines.

This opening is for our 2nd Shift - 3:00pm - 11:30pm - Monday - Friday.

2nd Shift Differential = $0.75 per hour.

Start Strong : $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for New Employees Hired for 2nd OR 3rd Shift!

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Performs equipment inspection and documents any deficiencies as required.
• Operates forklifts and other equipment following BRF safety procedures. Maintains awareness of pedestrian traffic, docks, and racking conditions at all times when operating equipment.
• Inspects and takes necessary corrective actions to ensure that pallet condition and load stability of materials allow for safe handling.
• Follows all BRF Safety procedures and GMPs.
• Per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), receives vendor purchase orders, receives and transfers interplant product, locates product in storage locations, picks truckload and LTL orders in FIFO sequence, and loads truckload and LTL carriers.
• Accurately follows Bills of Lading and Pick Lists and conducts supporting transactions in SAP to update inventory.
• Loads and unloads trucks within standard time allocation and follows specified load distribution instructions.
• Receives, verifies counts, and places raw materials into specified warehouse storage locations.
• Inspects work area and maintains housekeeping to GMP and Food Safety standards at all times within the shift.
• Assists as assigned in organization and cleaning of dock, rack storage areas, and facility. Reports to supervision any deficiencies that cannot be immediately corrected.
• Reports and takes actions required to correct or rework any damaged materials.
• Participates in internal audit programs and offers suggestions for improved operations.
• Inspects all incoming and outbound freight and trailer conditions.
• Takes corrective action as required to ensure delivery of freight in acceptable condition by following Shipping and Receiving SOPs and documented inspection procedures.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience driving a forklift in a manufacturing setting, to include close quarters and high traffic areas - required.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - preferred.
• Forklift license required. Employees will be recertified through the training process.
• English fluency required to successfully speak, read, write, and comprehend directions in English and communicate with other employees in English as part of regular job duties. This position is required to complete position-specific documentation in English.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to enter information in English into a computer system.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Able to problem solve based on past experience and training.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of or the ability to learn RedZone and/or Tulip.