Forklift Operator

Citrapac Inc; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunity

Holiday and PTO days

401K

Job summary

Citrapac Inc. is seeking a careful Stand-Up Forklift Operator to move packages and materials in our Florida facilities.

You will operate a forklift with care to ensure efficiency and safety, assisting in manufacturing and packaging of food items and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Responsibilities include unloading, locating stock, inspecting equipment, maintaining records, and complying with policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as forklift operator in stand‑up.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Excellent physical condition and coordination.
• Good team working skills and the aptitude to work alone.
• Ability to work in temperature‑controlled cold food processing rooms (45°F or colder).
• Valid certification to operate forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.
• Assist on the food processing line.
• Cleaning and sanitizing machines, work areas and common areas.
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities.
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor or Management

Skills

Stand-Up Forklift

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Cold rooms

Forklift certification

Cold food rooms

Job description

We are looking for a careful Stand‑Up Forklift Operator to move packages and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces and other facilities. This position also assists in the manufacturing and packaging of a wide selection of food items, in addition to grading, sorting, cleaning, counting, moving and packaging products.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Assist on the food processing line
• Cleaning and sanitizing machines, work areas and common areas
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
• Other duties assigned by Supervisor or Management

Requirements

• Proven experience as forklift operator in stand‑up
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• Excellent physical condition and coordination
• Good team working skills and the aptitude to work alone
• Ability to work in cold rooms, refrigerated rooms and freezers
• Valid certification to operate forklifts
• Ability to work in temperature‑controlled cold food processing rooms (45°F or colder) continuously for up to 4 hours

Benefits

• Great Opportunity to Grow with Dynamic Emerging Food Products Company
• Holiday, PTO Days
• 401K