Forklift Operator

Nature-Fresh-Farms-Inc.; Delta (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Fresh Farms is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator for our Delta facility. This full-time, permanent role involves handling loading/unloading, inspecting shipments, and ensuring accuracy on Pick Tickets.

You will follow food safety guidelines, document discrepancies with supervision, and perform facility cleaning as part of daily operations. The role requires physical stamina and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout shift.
• Frequent lifting of items up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work Monday–Saturday and some holidays.
• Safety shoes are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks; unpack received goods.
• Inspect and verify shipments against packing slips.
• Load proper products using Pick Ticket and loading sheet.

Skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Safety shoes

Job description

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Local Advanced Delta, OH, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1514

Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team!

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.

Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator in our Shipping Departmentat our Deltafacility.

What You’ll Do (Job Specific Tasks):

• Loading and unloading of trucks, unpacking received goods
• Inspection and verification of all shipments and incoming goods against packing slips
• Outbound – Forklift Operator is required to complete the inspection outlined on Pick Ticket.
• Completes “Food Safety Check”
• Uses the Pick Ticket(s) and loading sheet to load proper products
• Confirms all Nature Fresh Farms Sales Inc. inspection labels are removed
• Tracks type of pallets (blue or other) recorded at the bottom of Pick Ticket
• Overages – removes cases for produce over-shipped
• Incorrect Produce due to coloring, size, or commodity - Notifies the Shipping Supervisor about any irregularities
• Mislabeled packs or boxes (Country of Origin, pack size, pack weight, box weight) – Notifies the Shipping Supervisor of any mislabeled products
• When any discrepancies are corrected, Forklift Operator completes loading trailer and signs off on Pick Ticket
• Completes various cleaning throughout the facility
• Follows all food safety guidelines

What You Bring (Qualifications):

• Employee is able to complete all work duties and procedures efficiently, according to instructions given by supervisor and/or manager. Employee can complete duties with minimal supervision.
• With an active and dynamic work environment, the Shipping & Receiving Forklift will be standing, walking, and bending.
• Fast paced work environment; must be attentive to details and quality.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• Ability to work Monday-Saturday and some holidays may be required
• Safety shoes are mandatory

What To Expect (Working Conditions & Physical Requirements):

• Walking, sitting, and standing throughout the day
• Hours will fluctuate according to the ongoing needs of the business
• Working with minimal supervision during the day/night but also communicating with other departments asnecessary
• The warehouse may be cold at any time during the year

We’re searching for passionate, purpose-driven individuals who are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.

At Nature Fresh Farms, our Core Values guide everything we do — from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:

Care – We care for our people and our communities

Challenger Mindset – We reimagine what’s possible

Service – We make things happen

Growing People – We cultivate greatness, every day

One Team – We’re stronger as one

If you’re someone who believes in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why Work With Us?

• A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
• Supportive, people-first workplace culture
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.