Forklift Operator - Lead (3rd Shift)

Perricone Juices; Beaumont (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Perricone Juices in Beaumont, CA is seeking a Forklift Operator Lead for a full-time, third-shift role. You will oversee loading/unloading of fruit, organize yard activities, and coordinate trailer movements to maximize production flow.

Requires 1–2 years in food manufacturing, English fluency, and forklift/pallet jack certifications. A Class A license is preferred; Spanish is a plus. Reports to Shipping & Receiving Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent.
• 1-2 years in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking English.
• Licensed Class A driver.
• Forklift and Pallet Jack certification.
• Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee yard activities and coordinate resources to maximize production flow.
• Attach fruit trailers to yard dog and drive to grade line.
• Obtain tare weight from split loads and unload trailers with fruit bins.
• Organize products in east lot for identification and production.
• Feed bins/tri-walls to grade line for extraction.
• Load product onto trailers for vendor retrieval.
• Report safety, quality issues, or equipment failures to Supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of bins, tri-walls and loads on site.
• Ensure chemicals are received and handled by trained operators.
• Follow cGMPs and safety practices; comply with OSHA/EPA/FDA/SQF.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet Jack certification

Licensed Class A driver

Job description

Perricone Juices (aka Perricone Farms), a leading citrus juice supplier located in Beaumont, CA. We are looking to hire a Forklift Operator Lead to join our team! If you are seeking long-term, consistent, full-time/year-round employment, and you like a fast-paced, physical position that keeps you active with an above-average benefits package this is the place for you!Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour + $2 DifferentialShift / Hours: 3rd Shift; Monday - Saturday @ 11:00pm to 7:30am; Rotating days off, with 2 days off during the weekSummary:As the Forklift Operator Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the loading and unloading of fruit, carrying out the following tasks:Oversees all yard activities and coordinates resources to maximize production flow.Attach fruit trailers to yard dog and drives to grade line.Obtain tare weight from split loads.Drive peel trailer to the peel room, when trailer is full swap out with empty one.Unload trailer with fruit bin as they arrive.Organize products in east lot for identification and production.Feed bins, tri-walls or boxes of fruit to grade line for extraction.Load product onto trailer for vendor retrieval.Report in a clear and detailed manner safety or quality issues or incidents, and equipment failures to the Supervisor.Maintains inventory of what bins, tri-walls and loads are on the property.Ensures chemicals are received and handled by only trained operators.Loads and unloads frozen drumsWorks under minimum supervisionConducts department inventory counts following prescribe procedures and routinesUses computer/mobile unit to enter transactions and perform the necessary operations in Batchmaster (BME end user)Provide input to supervisor on employee performance.Follows established housekeeping, cGMPs and safety practices to maintain the quality of the work environment.Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.Assist in the maintenance of Food Safety and Quality system.Responsible for Non-GMO SGS Supply Chain Standards.Organizational Relationships:Position reports to Shipping & Receiving SupervisorHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education.A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment is desirable.Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.Licensed Class A driverHave effective interpersonal skills.Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skillsForklift and Pallet Jack certification.Spanish is a plus.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical demands are visual acuity when driving forklift and using material handling equipment, works under varying stress conditions, frequent standing and sitting, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping on occasion, using hands and fingers most time and able to lift and carry heavy objects (50 lbs. or more).Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions as associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.