Forklift Operator - Growth & Certification Opportunities

Dessert Holdings Inc.; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement contribution

Certification training

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 1st shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) in Aurora, CO. You will count and package finished goods, stage for loading, and transport materials between the warehouse and shipping areas.

The role requires forklift certification, reliability, and ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. Responsibilities include receiving raw materials, performing cycle counts, and maintaining quality and SOP adherence while collaborating with team

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must pass Forklift training and receive certification.
• Must be able to read and write in either English or Spanish.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.
• Able to stay focused in a loud working environment.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment requiring strict work/safety rules 100% of the time.
• Demonstrates experience with loading trailers.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend and stand for long periods.
• Employee must lift up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Count finished product cases from production and prepare for shipping.
• Package finished product for shipping (shrink wrap, boxing, labeling).
• Conduct cycle counts to ensure materials are available for production.
• Stage finished product for loading and load onto truck.
• Receive inbound raw materials and move to storage.
• Ensure quality control and adhere to SOPs and safety rules.
• Operate forklift safely and complete daily logs.
• Communicate with shifts and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Loading trailers

Reading/Writing English or Spanish

Team environment

Safety rules compliance

Lifting up to 55 pounds

Job description

Dessert Holdings is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 1st shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) in Aurora, CO. You will count and package finished goods, stage for loading, and transport materials between the warehouse and shipping areas.

The role requires forklift certification, reliability, and ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment. Responsibilities include receiving raw materials, performing cycle counts, and maintaining quality and SOP adherence while collaborating with team