Forklift Operator

Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Mom’s Meals, a Purfoods Company, is seeking a Forklift Operator for its Oklahoma City warehouse. The 1st shift runs Monday through Thursday from 4am to 2:30pm.

Responsibilities include receiving, put-away, shipping, and order picking to support plant operations, with emphasis on safety and inventory control. Candidates should have 2–4 years of forklift experience, stand-up forklift proficiency, English fluency, and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of forklift experience.
• Stand-up forklift experience required.
• English fluency (speak/read/write) is mandatory.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform essential physical duties.
• Good basic math skills helpful for the role.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently sort, load, unload, and move palletized and non-palletized freight using motorized and manual equipment.
• Operate stand-up forklift safely and efficiently.
• Use mobile devices to track shipments and inventory.
• Secure freight inside trailers with pallets, straps, and ropes.
• Verify documentation and reports and keep records up to date.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain organized warehouse area.
• Work in cold environments and during loading/unloading on docks.

Skills

Forklift experience

Stand-up forklift

RF scanner

English fluency

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for performing various duties in the warehouse in a fast-paced lean environment to include: receiving and put-away of all inbound receipts, shipping, and picking of products to support Plant operations. Maintain inventory accuracy. Monitor coolers/freezer temperatures. Responsible for keeping warehouse area organized. Must have stand-up forklift and RF scan gun experience.

Available shift

1st shift: Monday - Thursday 4am - 2:30pm.

Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To

• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed
• Must be able to operate stand up forklift
• Utilize mobile handheld devices for tracking shipments
• Safely climb in and out of trailers
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently)
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope)
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that has potential to be below freezing and may become slippery
• Safely reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Adhere to company safety policies
• Frequent contact with co-workers and supervisors; fast-paced and deadline oriented
• Safely work in cold weather conditions

Required Skills And Experience

• 2-4 years' prior forklift experience
• Stand up forklift experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to speak/read/write in English fluently
• Good basic math skills

Preferred Skills And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.