Forklift Operator

Charlie's Produce; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

ESOP/401(k)

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

EAP

Raise potential

Annual review

Job summary

Charlie's Produce is seeking a warehouse associate to receive, inspect, and store fresh produce. You will offload trucks using a forklift or pallet jack, verify product quality, and perform put-aways and cycle counts in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should be able to work scheduled shifts, follow safety protocols, and maintain accurate records. This is a safety-sensitive, E-Verify participating role with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation and safety knowledge.
• Basic math comprehension.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts and overtime as needed.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check incoming products.
• Identify product and ensure quality.
• Offload trucks using 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.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety minded

Basic math

Shift flexibility

Attention to detail

Work independently

Standup/sit-down forklift experience

Tools

Pallet jack

Standup forklift

Job 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.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibities

• 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.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer