Forklift Operator (7:00am-6:00pm)

Lone Star Bakery, Inc; China Grove (TX); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Attendance incentive program

Job summary

Lone Star Bakery, Inc. in China Grove, TX is hiring a Material Handler for a 7:00am-6:00pm shift to support production and warehousing operations.

The role requires safe operation of forklifts and other equipment, adherence to GMP and OSHA standards, and teamwork to meet daily goals. Duties include loading/unloading, inspecting goods, maintaining clean work areas, cycle counting, and training teammates as needed.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Read and write English with basic math.
• Knowledge of barcoding system.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and other warehousing equipment.
• Loads, unloads, inspects, and transfers goods within production areas.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment; follows GMP and OSHA standards.
• Trains employees and shares best practices as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Barcoding systems

Job description

Lone Star Bakery, Inc. is a family-owned business and is currently looking for a Material Handler (7:00am-6:00 pm shift) to support our mission in providing superior customer service as we continue our History in the Baking!

The Material Handler performs a variety of warehouse functions in support of Production as instructed by the supervisor. Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”) and complies with OSHA standards.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and other warehousing equipment.
• Loads, unloads, inspects, and transfers goods within the Company’s production area, freezers, coolers, dry storage and docking areas.
• Ability to work in a team environment; wit the common goal of supporting the Company.
• Verifies items picked for shipping to sales orders and items received to bill of lading, purchase orders, and other documentation.
• Operates all equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Completes internal paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Follows warehousing protocol and procedures (such as FIFO).
• Ability to cycle count products to ensure the accountability is always maintained.
• Maintains a clean work area that is free and clear of foreign objects and materials.
• Notifies supervisor of any warehousing issues or equipment malfunctions.
• Complies with GMP and Company standards.
• Ability to travel between both plants and in different areas of the temperature-controlled warehouse.
• Trains employees and demonstrates best practices when required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements, Education, & Certifications

• Ability to be forklift certified.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and write English with basic math skills.
• Knowledge of barcoding system.
• Ability to be on feet all day and perform walking, stooping, and bending functions as required.
• Ability to push and pull pallets and other packaging materials.
• Ability to understand and use barcoding scanners and devices.

Environmental Conditions

• Extreme temperature variations
• Wet surfaces
• Noise
• Moving mechanical parts
• Industrial equipment

Salary: begins at $13.00

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vison insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k (Company Matching)
• Paid time off
• Employee Referral Program
• Attendance Incentive Program

Lone Star Bakery, Inc. is located in China Grove, TX near 410 and Rigsby.