Forklift Operator

Sunny Sky Products, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

401K Match

Disability Insurance

Attendance Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Sunny Sky Products, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator to operate an industrial truck, stack pallets, and inspect product in a freezer warehouse (≈-10°F). You will label, pack, and move goods, follow GMP procedures, and help maintain a clean workspace.

The role requires 1 year of forklift experience, the ability to use a computer and scanner, and strong organizational skills. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with overtime availability and a new-hire bonus program.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required (1 year) and ability to operate computer and scanner.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate labeling/packing.
• Good organizational and time management skills for rapid inbound/outbound moves.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to stack/retrieve materials and move product for production, storage and shipping.
• Move finished product from production to warehouse or trucks safely and efficiently.
• Load/unload materials onto trucks, securing load to prevent damage.
• Label, package, and rotate stock; ensure adherence to GMP and quality standards.
• Perform housekeeping and maintain clean work area in freezer environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer use

Scanner operation

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Sunny Sky Products prides itself on our commitment and dedication to creating, manufacturing and delivering top quality products in the beverage industry. We have generated an extensive product portfolio that includes frozen dispensed beverages, cold dispensed, hot dispensed and beverage enhancers

We are seeking a Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator. This individual must have good mobility and visual acuity. This person is responsible for operating an industrial truck and maneuvering pallets of products. inspecting product coming off the line, packing the product, and stacking the product on a pallet. This individual will also be responsible for maintaining a clean workplace and assisting with any sanitizing operations that occur. They are also must ensure the product is labeled correctly, packaged correctly and passes visual quality checks in accordance to the Production and Quality standards of the facility.

Work environment: Freezer warehouse (approximately -10°F)

Responsibilities

This description is general in nature – the duties listed include – but are not inclusive of :

• Responsible for operating a forklift to stack and/or retrieve supplies, materials and/or product for production, storage and/or shipping/distribution while following our Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safely operating a forklift to accurately and efficiently move all finished product from production to the warehouse or onto trucks for shipment to customers.
• Loads and unloads materials/products onto or from trucks, via forklift, as appropriate.
• Loads trucks and secures product in accordance with customers’ requirements, to prevent shifting or damaging of product/materials in transit.
• Read Shipping Schedule and sales orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain product/materials or containers to be moved, gathered or distributed/and shipped.
• Efficiently places product in stock with forklift using proper stock rotation. First in-First out.
• Loads and unloads materials/products onto or off of pallets, skids and/or lifting devices
• Checking in materials and /or packaging, matching purchase orders and storing in correct location.
• Loads products/materials into trucks in such a way to prevent shifting or damaging of product/materials in transit.
• Sorts, labels and/or conveys new materials/products to proper storage area.
• Performs housekeeping and grounds maintenance in warehouse.
• Assess conditions of the vehicle exporting product/ material insuring it falls in quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Management
• Follow all GMP procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Must be able to operate a computer and a scanner
• Must be able to operate an industrial truck
• Must be able to get on & off lift and walk as needed
• Must have good organizational skills, time management skills and has ability to pay attention to detail
• Must have 1 year forklift experience
• $19 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

availability to work overtime.

New hire Bonus Program up to $500.00

• Life Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Vacation Time or sick time
• 401K Program and Company Match up to 3.5%
• Company STD & LTD (Short term & Long-term disability)
• Perfect Attendance Monthly Bonus Program up to $100.00
• Employee Referral Bonus Program up to $500.00

For more information about our company please visit our website at www.sunnyskyproducts.com

Sunny Sky Products is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

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