Harvest Carton Yard Forklift Operator

taproduce; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

taproduce is seeking a warehouse associate to load and unload materials, break pallet loads, and assist with inventory. The role requires forklift certification, solid math skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts and relocate between CA sites and AZ as needed. Relocation to Imperial, CA or Five Points, CA and Yuma, AZ may be required.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• Strong math skills required.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Rotating shifts required.
• Capacity to relocate to Imperial, CA or Yuma, AZ as needed.
• Regular, reliable attendance expected.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload materials onto pallets, skids, or trucks.
• Break pallet loads as needed.
• List cargo shipments for tracking.
• Clean Carton Yard and maintain orderly work area.
• Assist inventory control and cycles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

Math skills

Self-starter

Independent work

Rotating shifts

Relocation willingness

Attendance reliability

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

The Role: This role involves loading/unloading materials, breaking pallet loads, listing shipments, cleaning the Carton Yard, and assisting with inventory. Key requirements include forklift certification, math skills, the ability to work independently, and availability for rotating shifts. Must be willing to relocate to CA or AZ. Bilingual skills and computer knowledge are preferred, and reliable attendance is required.

Location(s): Salinas, CA; Tres Picos, CA; Imperial, CA; Yuma, AZ

Areas of Responsibility:

• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, lifting devices, and harvest supply trucks
• Breaks pallet loads
• Lists Cargo Shipments
• Cleans Carton Yard
• Assists in Inventory Control
• Any other work as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to be certified to operate a forklift
• Must have good math skills
• Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision
• Must work independently with great attention to detail
• Must be able to work a rotating shift
• Must be able to work at least six days a week, regularly and reliably
• Must be able to relocate to other production areas such as Imperial and Five Points, California and Yuma, Arizona
• Bilingual in English/Spanish (read and write) is preferred but not required
• Forklift-certified candidates preferred
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Computer skills desirable