Forklift Operator — 1st Shift, Safety‑Focused

Latitude 36 Foods, LLC; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude 36 Foods, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Salinas, CA. The role requires Power Industrial Truck certification, safe forklift operation, and strict adherence to GMP and SQF standards to support production needs.

Responsibilities include keeping forklifts ready, supplying raw goods to staging areas, completing SOP documentation, and complying with allergen/organic warehousing regulations. This is a full-time, on-site position with a daytime shift.

Qualifications

• Must possess PIT training with a license/cert active within 3 years and with 6 months of PIT operator experience.
• Ability to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Strong safety mindset and GMP/SQF awareness.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Power Industrial Truck Certification Program.
• Maintain safety and adhere to all job safety rules.
• Observe GMP requirements and SQF audit readiness.
• Drive forklifts safely and supply raw goods to production staging areas.
• Support tote supply and SOP-driven tasks.
• Follow allergen/organic warehousing regulations and complete documentation.

Skills

PIT operation

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Bilingual EN/ES

Follow directions

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Latitude 36 Foods, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Salinas, CA. The role requires Power Industrial Truck certification, safe forklift operation, and strict adherence to GMP and SQF standards to support production needs.

Responsibilities include keeping forklifts ready, supplying raw goods to staging areas, completing SOP documentation, and complying with allergen/organic warehousing regulations. This is a full-time, on-site position with a daytime shift.