Forklift Operator: Fast-Paced Warehouse Loading & Staging

Chestnut Labs; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA Milk in Dallas, TX seeks a warehouse associate to operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric-powered forklifts and other lifting devices to move products safely within the facility. You will load/unload trailers, stage materials, and manage pallets while adhering to SOPs and GMP standards.

The role requires teamwork, accurate record-keeping, and good communication in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer; duties may evolve with process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products from trailers.
• Distribute pallets to trailers and staging areas.
• Stage materials for production.
• Move products within the facility (plant/cooler).
• Receive materials for warehouse storage and supply packaging materials.
• Maintain pallet supply for palletizer.
• Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO.
• Ensure paperwork is clear, legible, and complete with required information.
• Document information in accordance with SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Report food safety/quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions and GMP compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced environment

Clear communication

Follow directions

Math basics

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience preferred

Certification/license may be required

Tools

Inventory management systems

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Job description

DFA Milk in Dallas, TX seeks a warehouse associate to operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric-powered forklifts and other lifting devices to move products safely within the facility. You will load/unload trailers, stage materials, and manage pallets while adhering to SOPs and GMP standards.

The role requires teamwork, accurate record-keeping, and good communication in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer; duties may evolve with process improvements.