Forklift Operator (experienced - $19.44)

Stratas Foods, LLC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 22,093 - 31,467; Full time

Job summary

Stratas Foods, LLC in Fresno is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator. The role offers a pay rate of $19.44 hourly for a full-time position, requiring extensive knowledge of sit-down electric and propane powered forklifts.

Responsibilities include driving trucks to control lifting apparatus, positioning forks under loaded pallets, and ensuring adherence to GMP and safety guidelines. Applicants should possess a high school diploma and previous manufacturing experience.

The ideal candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds and be ready to work in varied physical conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge with sit-down electric and propane powered forklifts.
• Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs.

Responsibilities

• Drive truck and control movement of the lifting apparatus.
• Position forks under loaded pallets and transport load.
• Inspect trailers prior to loading and unloading products.

Skills

Extensive knowledge with sit-down electric and propane powered forklifts

Basic computer knowledge

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Forklift Operator (experienced - $19.44)

Full-time

Work Location: Fresno

Compensation: USD 19.44 - USD 19.44 - hourly

Hourly pay rate: 19.44

Experienced Forklift Operators are in need! Must have extensive knowledge with sit‑down electric and propane powered forklifts and have the ability to push, pull, stack, tier, move pallets of product, equipment or materials. This operation is to be performed with high regards to safety as a primary objective and following a well‑established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and Company procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of the lifting apparatus.
• Position forks under loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products or materials and transport load to designated area.
• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Follow GMP and Safety guidelines.
• Pick customer orders as required.
• Inventory material on work floor and supply workers with materials needed.
• Inspect trailers prior to loading and unloading product. Document onto paper form.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers.
• Able to drive into bays to enter or exit pallets of product, four tiers high.
• Willingness to be trained in Shipping, Receiving, Take‑off, Palletizing and Shuttling.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Related Experience

Previous relevant experience - preferably in a manufacturing environment

Equipment/Software Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Physical

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights

Sensory

Good Sight & Hearing

Mental/Reasoning

Attention to Detail

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer 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 Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)