Forklift Operator - C shift (Weekends)

Kids for the Future; White Oaks (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ALULA is seeking a Warehouse & Production Associate to keep materials moving and production running smoothly. The role covers forklift operations, material handling, palletizing, and various production tasks across warehouse and production areas.

You will work on a hands-on, fast-paced shift with a focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork, ensuring materials are available and stored properly while maintaining clean, organized workspaces.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of powered forklift experience.
• Completion of forklift operator training.
• Ability to complete required training and follow safety, quality, and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other powered material-handling equipment.
• Safely unload incoming materials and merchandise and place them in designated storage areas.
• Move raw materials, products, pallets, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Deliver materials to production workstations as needed.
• Perform production tasks such as case packing, blending, bag hook-up, rework, hand assembly, inspections, sanitation, palletizing.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

• Base Pay $23.05 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Keep Things Moving at ALULA!

This position is for C shift. C shift works Friday-Sunday from 6am-6pm.

Are you a hands-on, dependable team player who likes staying busy and getting things done? ALULA is looking for a Warehouse & Production Associate to help keep materials moving and production running smoothly.

In this role, you'll work across warehouse and production areas, helping with everything from forklift operations and material handling to palletizing, case packing, blending, rework, and sanitation. No two days have to look exactly the same!

You'll play an important role in making sure our teams have the materials they need, products are handled safely and accurately, and our production areas stay organized and running efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other powered material-handling equipment.
• Safely unload incoming materials and merchandise and place them in designated storage areas.
• Move raw materials, products, pallets, and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Deliver materials to production workstations as needed.Prepare products for storage or shipment by palletizing, depalletizing, and organizing materials.
• Perform a variety of production tasks, which may include:
  • Case packing
  • Blending
  • Bag hook-up
  • Rework
  • Hand assembly
  • Inspections
  • Sanitation
  • Palletizing and depalletizing
• Inspect materials and products for damage, quality concerns, shortages, or other issues and communicate concerns to the appropriate team member or supervisor.
• Help identify equipment issues and communicate maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate production records, material tags, and other required documentation.
• Follow GMPs, food safety requirements, hygiene standards, and company procedures.
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Communicate production needs, material shortages, quality concerns, foreign material, and food safety issues promptly.
• Work in different production and warehouse areas as assigned.
• Maintain an appropriate pace based on production needs.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing to the team.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

You don't have to know how to do everything on day one. We're looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and ready to be part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Willing to learn and work in multiple areas of the facility.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and making adjustments.
• Detail-oriented and able to recognize quality or material concerns.
• Able to work independently and stay productive with minimal supervision.
• Committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workplace.

Powered forklift experience is required. Candidates should have:

• 2+ years of powered forklift operating experience.
• Completed forklift operator training or the ability to successfully complete required training.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position. The ability to:

• Stand for an entire shift.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, and stoop.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Some production tasks may require lifting and carrying up to 60 pounds.
• Work at heights above ground level, as needed.
• Use visual acuity to inspect products, materials, and quality standards.
• Read, write, and perform basic math, including weights, measurements, percentages, and number sequences.
• Distinguish between color codes used for production or quality purposes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a Vocational Rehabilitation Program, high school diploma/GED, comparable work experience, or an equivalent qualification approved by a qualified ALULA/TVS representative.
• 2+ years of powered forklift experience.
• Completion of required forklift operator training.
• Ability to successfully complete required training and follow company safety, quality, and food safety procedures.

Why ALULA?

At ALULA, every role contributes to something bigger. We're a mission-driven organization focused on creating meaningful employment opportunities and supporting individuals with barriers to employment.

Whether you're moving materials, helping a production line stay on schedule, catching a quality issue, or jumping in to help a teammate, your work matters.

Bring your skills, your work ethic, and your willingness to learn—and help us keep ALULA moving!

ALULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ALULA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws providing for nondiscrimination in employment. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. Other duties may be assigned based on business needs. Employees are expected to be flexible regarding scheduled hours and job assignments.