Forklift Operator

Socket.dev; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

ESOP (Profit Sharing)

Paid vacations

100% Prepaid College Tuition

Job summary

Charlie's Produce in Anchorage, Alaska is seeking a Forklift Operator to manage product operations efficiently. Responsibilities include operating forklifts to offload trucks, checking product quality, and maintaining a clean workspace.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be detail-oriented, ensuring safety and precision in operations. This role provides an opportunity within a reputable company dedicated to enhancing communities through quality produce.

Qualifications

• Ability to work scheduled shifts and overtime as needed.
• Must comply with Physical Demands of Forklift Operator.
• Experience operating Standup or Sit-down forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and offload trucks using equipment.
• Receive and check incoming products for quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Basic math comprehension

Safety minded

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Company Description

Quality Sales Food Service is an Affiliate of Charlie's Produce

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details

• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate forklift
• Receive and check incoming products
• Properly identify product and ensure quality of product
• Offload trucks using equipment such as forklift or pallet jack
• Store product in assigned slot
• Conduct replenishments and put-aways
• Cycle product based on date (FIFO)
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Adhere to food safety regulations, follow company safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Communication skills and detail oriented.
• Must have basic math comprehension skills.
• Must be safety minded.
• Must be able to work scheduled shifts and overtime as needed.
• Must comply with Physical Demands of Forklift Operator - see below.
• Ability to work on your own with a detailed list of tasks to accomplish during shift.
• Standup or Sit-down forklift experience.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

For additional protected privacy information please visit:Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com)

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer