Forklift Operator – Day Shift with Benefits & Growth

Perricone Juices; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Perricone Farms, a leading citrus juice supplier in Fort Pierce, FL, is seeking a Forklift Operator. Operate a sit-down forklift, unload fruit bins, move pallets, and assist with packaging and shipment processes.

Maintain accurate inventory and participate in safety and quality programs to ensure smooth production flow. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, English fluency, forklift and pallet jack certification; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification required.
• Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit‑down forklift in the plant, indoors and outdoors.
• Unload trailers with fruit bins on arrival.
• Organize products in the east lot for identification and processing.
• Supply bins, tri-walls, or boxes to the grading line for extraction.
• Load and unload products onto trailers for vendor pickup.
• Transport drums to the conveyor at the drum fill station.
• Move drums to the conveyor at the drum chopper station.
• Provide forklift services to various departments as needed.
• Keep track of inventory including bins, tri-walls, and loads on-site.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish (plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet Jack certification

Job description

Perricone Farms, a leading citrus juice supplier in Fort Pierce, FL, is seeking a Forklift Operator. Operate a sit-down forklift, unload fruit bins, move pallets, and assist with packaging and shipment processes.

Maintain accurate inventory and participate in safety and quality programs to ensure smooth production flow. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, English fluency, forklift and pallet jack certification; Spanish is a plus.