Forklift Operator: Safe Dock & Shipping Expert

The Bakery Co; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bakeries in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Forklift Operator to support loading, unloading, and staging shipments in our production and shipping areas. You will operate sit-down forklifts and other equipment while following food safety, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA requirements.

You will verify counts, labels, and lot codes, and coordinate with the Shipping Supervisor to ensure on-time loading. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• Operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts and reach trucks safely.
• Load outbound and unload inbound shipments with accurate counts.
• Inspect equipment and report defects per OSHA rules.
• Maintain dock area cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, to load, unload, and stage shipments per safety policies.
• Load outbound trailers according to BOLs and supervisor direction; verify counts.
• Unload inbound materials and transport to storage per FIFO and Materials Manager.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections; report issues.
• Maintain dock cleanliness and assist with shipping/warehouse tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

OSHA regulations

Loading and unloading

Inventory counts

Team communication

Tools

Sit-down counterbalance forklift

Reach trucks

Pallet jacks

Job description

Crown Bakeries in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Forklift Operator to support loading, unloading, and staging shipments in our production and shipping areas. You will operate sit-down forklifts and other equipment while following food safety, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA requirements.

You will verify counts, labels, and lot codes, and coordinate with the Shipping Supervisor to ensure on-time loading. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced bakery environment.