Forklift Warehouse Operator - Cold Storage & Loading

Peco Foods Inc.; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco Foods Inc. in Canton, Mississippi, is seeking a forklift operator to move pallets and load/unload trucks within the facility, including stacking boxes and handling product.

The role involves operating lift trucks and ensuring orderly material flow. Key duties include stacking boxes, following packaging specifications, inspecting packaging for condition and labeling, and reporting issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience in a shipping/receiving role.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Stacks boxes of product, moves items inside the facility.
• Operates powered and hand operated industrial lift trucks to move items safely throughout the facility and load/unload trucks.
• Follows the written specification for packaging and labeling of products.
• Physically inspects all packaging for condition and proper labeling.
• Identifies and reports any suspicious or abnormal situations to their immediate supervisor or plant management official.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Shipping/receiving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Peco Foods Inc. in Canton, Mississippi, is seeking a forklift operator to move pallets and load/unload trucks within the facility, including stacking boxes and handling product.

The role involves operating lift trucks and ensuring orderly material flow. Key duties include stacking boxes, following packaging specifications, inspecting packaging for condition and labeling, and reporting issues to supervision.