Forklift Operator / Warehouse Worker

Mercer Foods, LLC; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their warehouse team. This role involves operating forklifts to transport and load products while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You'll be responsible for verifying shipments, maintaining inventory, and adhering to food safety protocols. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for quality, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values safety and teamwork in a supportive atmosphere, where your contributions will make a real difference.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience operating a forklift or similar equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Transport and load products using forklifts in the warehouse.
• Verify and record incoming and outgoing shipments.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Basic Math Skills

Teamwork

Quality Control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Computer

Job description

Schedule : Monday through Friday (Day shift)

Reports to : Warehouse Supervisor

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include :

1. Transport, stage, and load products using forklifts throughout production and warehouse facilities. Verify and record incoming and outgoing shipments, and prepare items for shipment and production, ensuring quality and productivity standards are met.
2. Identify products and multiple lot codes. Compare identifying information, count, weigh, or measure items of incoming and outgoing products to verify against bills of lading, orders, or other records. Stage or put away products in assigned locations. Verify temperature of all incoming products.
3. Determine labeling requirements, assemble and pack product containers, and affix labels accurately. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Unpack, examine, route incoming shipments, reject damaged items, and record shortages. Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
4. Understand quality standards, methods, and reporting requirements. Use safety devices such as lock-out/tag-out procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements include :

1. Forklift certification, to be provided by a Thrive Freeze Dry authorized team member.
2. At least 1 year of experience operating a forklift or similar equipment.
3. Ability to read, write, perform basic math, and operate a computer.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining motivation.

Product Safety and Quality :

1. Prioritize food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and implementing Thrive Freeze Dry's policies and procedures.
2. Hold oneself and others accountable to safety and quality standards, reporting incidents or observations to leadership.
3. Follow product safety and quality standards, GMPs regarding food contact packaging, and SQF system requirements.

Physical Requirements :

1. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; fine finger dexterity.
2. Approximately 50% sitting, 50% walking, and 50% standing.
3. Work environment involves temperature variations in a food manufacturing warehouse.
4. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities required; ability to lift up to 30 lbs.