Forklift Loader-Second Shift

Bud Antle, LLC; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Bud Antle, LLC in California is seeking a Forklift Loader for the 2nd shift at our Soledad facility. You will operate a forklift in warehouses and yards, loading and unloading trailers, and ensuring accurate packing and trace documentation.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, safety compliance, ability to pass forklift tests, and adherence to FIFO rules. You will use scanners and trace forms to maintain material accountability and support SQF standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Must pass company forklift tests and demonstrate safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate forklift safely.
• Load and unload trailers and support production with packaging/ raw products.
• Verify and document incoming deliveries for accuracy and traceability.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Trailer loading/unloading

Documentation & tracing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld scanner

Job description

Title: Forklift Loader

Salary Range: $23.60 Hourly

Status: Non Exempt

Days/Shifts: 2nd Shift

Location: Soledad, CA

Reports to: Materials Manager

GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Operate forklift in a safe and responsible manner inside warehouses and receiving yards. Load & unload vans and flatbeds, issue packaging & raw products to production while following FIFO rules and maintaining trace documentation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Drive and operate forklift, safely.
• Prior experience in loading and unloading of trailers.
• Must pass company written and practical forklift operator test.
• Ability to complete trailer inspections for outbound and inbound deliveries.
• Ability to verify and document incoming deliveries to ensure accuracy.
• Competency in operation of dock door controls, ramp, and safely secure trailers in docks with appropriate locks.
• Inspect and document arriving loads for seal integrity, possible contaminants, damage & temperature.
• Load & unload vans and flatbeds.
• Issue and return packaging & raw products to production while following FIFO rules.
• Use company trace and tracking forms & scanners to maintain traceback of materials issued and returned.
• Able to work around equipment and machinery.
• Employee must adhere to all policies, practices, and SOP's related to producing Safe Quality Food (SQF).
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Should be able to work in a fast pace production environment.
• Previous Forklift experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in an exterior environment exposed to elements of cold and heat but may also work inside plant where environment is cold with an average temperature of 34 degrees F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present. Work surfaces and floors are wet. Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted up to of the workday, and 20 lbs overhead as job demands. Sitting in forklift for major portion of workday. Walking, standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 2nd Shift

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA) - ENGLISH:

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlact.pdf

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA) - SPANISH:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (EEOC):

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (EPPA) - ENGLISH:

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT (EPPA) - SPANISH:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppaspan.pdf

UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT (USERRA):

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/legacy/files/USERRA_Private.pdf

This is a full-time position. Sub Company ID/Req #: BUD