Forklift Driver (Stand-up)

Jessie-Lord-Baker; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jessie Lord Bakery in Torrance, CA is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move ingredients and finished goods within the warehouse. You will maintain inventory, perform cycle counts, and ensure timely delivery to production.

Responsibilities include inspecting trucks, verifying deliveries with COA, arranging items by FIFO, and supporting QA and production with samples. The role requires forklift certification and ability to work in a loud environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, equivalent or higher.
• Forklift certified on Stand up/training.
• Ability to frequently convert weight measurements.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport dry/frozen ingredients or finished goods in warehouse areas.
• Manually offload containers onto pallets and move to designated areas.
• Load and unload goods from trucks per the delivery schedule.
• Inspect trucks for cleanliness before loading/unloading.
• Monitor deliveries to ensure correct silo/container placement.
• Support daily cycle counts and FIFO inventory management.
• Follow cGMPs and Good Manufacturing Practices in warehouse.
• Report any food safety issues to supervisor.

Skills

Forklift certified

Weight conversion

Education

High school diploma, equivalent or higher

Job description

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and moves them to and from storage areas. Maintain inventory, perform cycle counts, and provide production with all required materials.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for safely transporting dry/frozen ingredients or finished goods to in and about the warehouse/freezer area
• Manually offload containers of product on to a pallet
• Transports material and/or product to and from designated areas in the facility
• Loading and unloading goods from trucks according to the pick/delivery schedule
• Inspect trucks for cleanliness prior to the loading or unloading of product
• Responsible for verifying that all deliveries come with a COA
• Monitor and ensure that all deliveries of sugar and flour are placed in the accurate silo/container
• Sorts and moves product according to First in First Out (FIFO) rule
• Ensures that product/ingredients are readily available to supply R&D, Q.A., Production and/ or Customer Service with samples
• Stacking and sorting empty and broken pallets; both freezer and dry warehouse pallets
• Assist with conducting daily cycle counts as needed
• Conducts daily forklift inspections
• Ensure that the warehouse area is well organized and clean
• Assist with various warehouse duties as needed

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Warehouse storage procedures and inventory control including stock rotation, allergen separation, and label control procedures
• All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor
• Monitors and enforces cGMPs within the warehouse department
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs

Education, Skills & other Requirement

• High school diploma, equivalent or higher
• Forklift certified on Stand up/training
• Ability to frequently convert weight measurements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally withstand a -20-freezer environment
• Able to frequently lift 30 - 50 lbs.
• Ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and climb.
• Able to follow proper footwear
• Must be able to work in a loud environment with appropriate hearing protection.

Supervisor: Warehouse Supervisor

Pay rate: $19.75 per hour

Schedule: Must be able to work any shift.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Since 1984, Jessie Lord Bakery has been baking some of the freshest, flakiest homestyle pies in the country. We take great pride in sourcing the high-quality ingredients that go into our pies, from the rich California dairy and eggs that make our cream and meringue pies so luscious, to the perfectly‑ripe apples, peaches, cherries, and berries that we mix into our fruit pie fillings.
We pay close attention to every detail of the pie production process, from rolling to crimping, filling to baking, and we’re sticklers for quality control, especially the taste‑testing part (we love the taste‑testing part). Marrying old‑fashioned technique and modern methods, we craft our from‑scratch bakery pies with the same care as the ones we bake at home for our family, so that our pies are both deliciously authentic and affordable for your customers.
We offer complete lines of both frozen, unbaked and pre‑baked, thaw and sell pies in sizes ranging from 6” to 12” that offer convenience to your in‑store bakery. We’re also happy to work with you on private labeling and packaging, as well as fun new custom pie varieties unique to your brand.

It’s an honor to have our pies on your customers' tables, whether they’re enjoying a cozy family supper, get together with great friends, or unforgettable holiday feast.