Forklift Driver - Receiving - 1st shift

Fresh Express Salads; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Salads in Salinas, CA is seeking a Forklift Driver - Receiving to ensure timely and accurate provisioning of raw product to production lines.

The role requires operating forklifts in cold environments, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with QA and production teams. Flexibility to work weekends and lift up to 50 pounds is needed. The position is on-site with safety-focused daily duties.

Qualifications

• Maintain a constant flow of raw products onto assigned production lines.
• Must be able to operate in cold and wet conditions (32-36°F).
• Must complete required documentation accurately.
• Flexibility to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must lift 50 pounds repeatedly and safely.
• Certification in powered jack/truck operation is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a constant flow of raw products onto assigned production lines.
• Work with QA, Gatekeeper, and Production to ensure smooth movement of acceptable raw product.
• Assist unloading, transport, and put away inbound raw product.
• Complete reports and paperwork timely.
• Inspect powered jacks/trucks for safety and operation.
• Communicate with supervisor, clerks, and QA as needed.
• Keep dock area and raw coolers clean and orderly.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Safe driving

Documentation

Lift 50 pounds

Weekend availability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Forklift certified

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Forklift Driver - Receiving

Summary:

This position is responsible for the accurate and timely providing of raw product to the assigned production lines.

Job Essential Functions:

• Maintain a constant flow of raw products onto assigned production lines.
• Work closely with QA, Gatekeeper, and Production to ensure smooth movement of acceptable raw product.
• Assist in unloading, transport, and put away of inbound raw product.
• Timely completion of all required reports and paperwork.
• Inspect powered jacks/trucks for operating conditions and safety.
• Must become certified in the operation of powered jacks/trucks.
• Accurate, timely, and efficient workflow for all assignments.
• Perform all documentation necessary to assigned function.
• Communicate with supervisor, assistant supervisor, clerks, production, and QA as needed.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including dock area and raw coolers.
• Perform additional duties as required or assigned.
• Must be able to work outside when needed in any weather conditions.

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Safe driving record
• Able to complete documentation requirements
• Capable of working in a cold (32-36 degrees F) and wet environment
• Flexible schedule with ability to work weekends
• Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently

Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese

Forklift certified