Forklift Operator- Grand Prairie -1st Shift

Brakebush Chicken; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(K) with company match

Voluntary benefits incl. short/long‑d,

Paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Brakebush Brothers Irving in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 1st shift. The role involves transporting loads with a forklift, verifying labels, and maintaining FIFO inventory in a fast-paced meat processing environment.

Responsibilities include RF scanning, SAP data entry, dock housekeeping, safety incident reporting, and ensuring lines have necessary materials. Pre-employment screening and overtime availability are required.

Qualifications

• Display positive attitude and teamwork skills.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to frequently bend, lift and twist.
• Must be able and available to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Transporting loads using a forklift as assigned by manager/supervisor, verifies/matches labels and product content.
• Drop material FIFO for each line and have ready for export to each production line.
• Sort material by Item and Kill Date to keep the current FIFO order.
• RF scanning of loads being shipped and pallets into inventory; stored correctly.
• Safety report any incidents immediately.
• Place products in racks 100% safely and effectively and correct in SAP.
• Ensure coolers/freezer are clear from debris and damaged goods.
• Maintain material and supplies for each line and ensure timely requests are fulfilled.
• Keep dock free of debris and manage pallets and trash.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Title: Forklift Operator- Grand Prairie -1st Shift, 1st Shift Req ID: 10356

City, State: Grand Prairie, TX, Texas (US-TX)

Reports to: Cold Storage Supervisor

Department: Irving - Shipping

Classification: Nonexempt

Position: PIT II (Forklift Operator)

Compensation: Hourly Non-exempt

Reports to: Shipping Manager

Benefits Offered: Health, Dental, Life Ins., 401(K) with a company match, Voluntary Benefits include (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Vision, Supplemental Life), Paid Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, Annual Bonus, and more.

Employment Type: Full-time

Qualifications: Display positive attitude and teamwork skills. Must complete a pre-employment physical and drug test. Must be able to stand and walk up to 8 hours per day. Ability to frequently bend, lift and twist. Must be able and available to work overtime as required.

Job Summary: Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following: Transporting loads using a forklift as assigned by manager/supervisor, verifies/matches labels and product content.

Essential Functions

• Drop material (CKN) FIFO for each line and have ready for export to each production line
• Sort material by Item and Kill Date to keep the current FIFO order
• RF scanning of loads being shipped and pallets into inventory; stored correctly
• Safety report any incidents immediately
• Place products in racks 100% safely and effectively and correct in SAP
• Ensure coolers/freezer are clear from any debris and damaged goods that may present an issue for the department
• Ensure each line is equipped with material, film, boxes, and pallets
• Ensure all requests by production line management is granted in a timely fashion
• Ensure dock is free of debris, empty pallets, trash containers emptied during shift
• Remove plastic from inbound loads and place on the dock until the labels are applied
• Performs inventory checks
• Write issues to be sent to production
• Stage product for production lines
• Place product in blast freeze or cooler
• Communicating with management when there are concerns with the following

Production Safety Employee relations

• Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

One year work experience.

Other Requirements

No other requirements.

Working Conditions

High noise, varied temperatures (warm to cold), slippery floors, moving equipment and dust may be present. Employees will wear personal protective equipment as necessary or required.

About Brakebush Brothers Irving in Irving, TX

As a family owned company, Brakebush celebrated their 90th Anniversary in 2015 . Throughout the years, with the help of a dedicated, experienced workforce, Brakebush has kept the same ideals that our founders started - providing the highest quality products to meet the needs of restaurant operators, schools, healthcare facilities, convenience stores and everyone who wants to serve their customers great tasting chicken .

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.