Forklift Operator - 1st Shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm Mon - Fri)

Cérélia North America; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend premium: $1.00/hour

Weekend incentive: pay for 40 hours if

PPE provided

Job summary

Cérélia North America is seeking a Warehouse Associate at our Whitehall, OH facility to support shipping, receiving, and material stocking. You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and scanners, and help prepare orders for daily shipping.

Responsibilities include accurate record-keeping, cycle counting, and maintaining clean, organized warehouse areas. Lifting up to 50 pounds and flexible shifts (nights, weekends, holidays) are required, with PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required/preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal).
• Basic math skills for counting, weighing, and inventory.
• Excellent attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and pallet jacks; assist with order fulfillment.
• Use scanners/handheld devices to pick and move items.
• Prepare and complete orders for shipping per schedule.
• Record stock and shipments accurately; perform cycle counts.

Skills

Forklift experience

Good communication

Basic math skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Company

Céréliaoperates astate‑of‑the‑­­?? TheJus‑Rolbrand. Our Whitehall facility specializes inready‑to‑bakechilled dough products—including pizza dough, pie crusts, puff pastry, and cookie dough—and continues to expand with new product lines to support national growth.

Team members enjoy modern onsite amenities such as a fitness center and EV charging stations, all within a clean, innovative, andfast‑growingenvironment. While our Whitehall plant is new,Cérélia’sroots trace back to 1974, evolving from aFrance‑basedbakery into an international leader in dough innovation. As we grow, our people grow with us—ifyou’repassionate about doing meaningful work with a company on the rise,we’dlove to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and pallet jacks as needed.
• Operate stretch wrap machines.
• Familiarity with modern warehouse practices and methods including operating scanners or handheld devices used to move and track items.
• Prepare and complete orders for shipping according to the schedule.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Computer-based order picking in cooler or freezer environment.
• Maintain accurate records of products that have been stocked and shipped.
• Check in and sign out drivers in log.
• Inventory cycle-counting
• Check in raw materials, packaging supplies, and other deliveries according to procedures.
• Label all incoming materials according to procedures.
• Stock production lines with needed materials.
• Keep warehouse areas interior and exterior clean and organized. Daily cleaning will be required.
• Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days or nights, weekends, or holidays.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with quality policies and procedures, including product hold and traceability.
• Report any discrepancies with product or code dates.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.

Health and Safety

• Ensure the use safe work practices and that safe working conditions exist.
• Conduct daily equipment checks as required.
• Report any damage or equipment issue to Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.
• Operate all forklifts according to OSHA standard and company policies and SOPs.
• Must be able to work in coolers and freezers for extended periods. PPE will be provided.
• Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Good communication skills
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a shipping environment with temperatures ranging from 38°F to -10°F. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.
• Ability to lift, carry, stack, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, twisting, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to safely work at elevated heights and utilize stairs, ladders, platforms, and personnel lifts as required.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and safely perform essential job functions in a fast-paced production and distribution environment.

Weekend Premium & Incentive

• Weekend Premium:Additional$1.00/hour.
• Weekend Incentive:Work your full scheduled36 hoursand receive pay for40 hours.
• The additional4 hourswill be paid at yourbase rate plus the $1.00 weekend premium.