Forklift Operator - Cold Storage & Shipping

Vegpro; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VegPro International Inc. is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to join our Shipping and Receiving team in Belle Glade, FL.

This role supports daily receiving, shipping, product movement, and order picking in a refrigerated production environment. The ideal candidate has warehouse and forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting while adhering to HACCP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year of warehouse, forklift, and truck loading/unloading experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a forklift operation test and order-picking assessment.
• Strong basic math skills for accurate product counts.
• Ability to communicate in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of HACCP and safety standards is a plus.
• Ability to work calmly, efficiently, and safely under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Receive and ship raw materials, finished products, packaging products, and ingredients.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Verify product quantities against receiving and shipping documents.
• Scan labels and accurately enter or confirm information in the system.
• Pick orders using a pallet jack or forklift, as required.
• Rotate products using FIFO methods and follow proper storage standards.
• Perform forklift inspections and report maintenance needs for forklifts, yard equipment, and shunters.
• Maintain product integrity and report any potential contamination, unsafe condition, or equipment issue.
• Follow company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, GFSI, and C-TPAT requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Use required personal protective equipment and comply with dress code requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

English communication

Basic math

Spanish language (plus)

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

VegPro International Inc. is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to join our Shipping and Receiving team in Belle Glade, FL.

This role supports daily receiving, shipping, product movement, and order picking in a refrigerated production environment. The ideal candidate has warehouse and forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting while adhering to HACCP and safety standards.