Forklift Operator

TreeHouse Foods; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Wellness and employee assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Inclusive work environment

Career growth support

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift (1:00pm–9:30pm, Mon–Fri with some Saturdays). You will accurately handle inbound/outbound materials, perform inventory tasks, and ensure safe, compliant operations.

Responsibilities include inspecting and stocking receipts, FIFO rotation, counting finished goods, loading shipments, and adhering to all plant rules and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Ability to operate a stand-up reach forklift.
• Must be able to read and understand production schedules and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations to count product and fill orders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, date, record, and mark all inbound receipts.
• Stock inbound receipts in designated storage areas.
• Rotate raw materials and packaging supplies (FIFO).
• Conduct inventory counts on packaging and raw materials.
• Pick, count and ship finished goods accurately on assigned shifts.
• Unload, separate, count and stock incoming finished goods.
• Assist with inventory control of finished products.
• Monitor quality control of products and do not ship damaged goods.
• Change forklift batteries to ensure proper charging.
• Adhere to all company policies, plant rules and safety regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Read schedules

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Employee Type

Full time

Location

TX Carrollton

Job Type

Production Operations

Job Posting Title

Forklift Operator

About Us

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time.” Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain

• Competitive compensation and benefits program!
• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.
• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Job Description

About the Role

The Forklift Operator role at the Carrollton location will be responsible for accurately handling all inbound raw materials, inbound finished and outbound finished goods. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Inspect, date, record, and mark all inbound receipts
• Stock inbound receipts in designated storage areas
• Rotate raw materials and packaging supplies. FIFO (First In First Out)
• Conduct inventory counts on packaging and raw materials
• Pick, count and ship finished goods accurately on assigned shifts.
• Accurately unload, separate, count and stock incoming finished goods.
• Assist with inventory control of finished products.
• Monitor quality control of products and do not ship damaged goods.
• Change forklift batteries to insure proper charging.
• Employees must adhere to all company policies, plant rules and safety regulations as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Comply with FDA, OSHA, EPA and all other regulatory agencies.

Important Details

This is a full-time permanent role on 2nd shift, which operates from 1:00pm to 9:30pm Monday through Friday with some Saturdays. Shift differential included.

About You

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Ability to operate a stand-up reach forklift
• Must have the ability to read and understand production schedules and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations to count product and fill orders.

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]