Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Catallia Mexican Foods; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Catallia Mexican Foods is looking for an experienced Warehouse Technician Sit-Down Forklift Operator with expertise in food manufacturing. This hands-on role covers shipping, receiving, and warehousing within the plant, with a focus on safety and productivity.

The position runs on 3rd shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional biweekly Saturday overtime to meet operational needs. Proficiency in PLEX and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of sit-down forklift experience.
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience (order picking, shipping/receiving, loading/unloading).
• Proficient with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and basic computer skills.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Use PLEX to track inventory, generate reports, and streamline operations.
• Verify incoming shipment documentation aligns with guidelines.
• Visually inspect inbound loads for quality and accuracy.
• Coordinate with production to ensure timely material availability.
• Load outbound shipments and document them accurately.
• Interact with drivers, delivery personnel, and contractors.
• Maintain dock and storage area cleanliness and organization.
• Rotate inventory per FIFO guidelines.
• Operate electric sit-down forklift and pallet jack.
• Participate in Food Safety and Food Defense activities.
• Safely operate a 25' box truck on campus.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Warehouse experience

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLEX

Job description

Catallia Mexican Foods is looking for an experienced Warehouse Technician Sit- Down Forklift Operator with expertise in food manufacturing to join our team!

3rd Shift / 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. / Monday - Friday

*To meet operational needs, occasional biweekly Saturday overtime will be part of our standard schedule.

Position Overview

This is a hands‑on position and will require that the individual be responsible for all aspects of the shipping, receiving, and warehousing functions within the plant. This individual will be responsible for contributing to a consistent, safe, and productive work environment through participation in corporate programs.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Utilize warehouse management systems (PLEX) to track inventory, generate reports, and streamline operations.
• Confirms that the documentation for incoming shipments is in accordance with the established guidelines.
• Visually inspects and counts inbound loads to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Works with production to ensure materials are available in a timely manner.
• Loads and accurately documents outbound shipments of finished product.
• Interact with a wide variety of drivers, delivery personnel, and contractors.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of dock and storage areas.
• Rotates inventory according to first in, first out guidelines.
• Navigate PLEX the Warehouse Management System.
• Operation of the electric sit‑down forklift.
• Operation of electric pallet jack.

Additional Responsibilities

• Actively participate in Food Safety and Food Defense related activities.
• Adhere to operational and personnel policies and procedures.
• Safely operate a 25' box truck within campus boundaries.
• Perform additional duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience operating a sit‑down forklift and be able to operate the forklift for approximately 90% of the work shift.
• Must have at least 1 year of warehouse experience, including order picking, shipping and receiving, and loading and unloading trucks.
• Must be proficient in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and basic computer applications.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, and bend throughout the assigned shift.
• Must be comfortable working in a loud and fast‑paced environment.
• Must be comfortable performing repetitive movements and tasks.
• Must be comfortable working in a hot environment.
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds repeatedly.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in warehouse operations (order picking, shipping and receiving, loading and unloading trucks)
• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to work alone or in teams.
• Commitment to process improvement.
• Ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Catallia Mexican Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.