Harvest Forklift Operator – Seasonal, Overtime Eligible

DeRuosi Nut; Escalon (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Seasonal continuity

Modern equipment

Team environment

Collaborative culture

Return for future seasons

Job summary

DeRuosi Nut in Escalon, CA seeks seasonal Forklift Operators to support our harvest team. You will move bins, stage lots, and assist receiving, fumigation, sizing, cracking, and packing operations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have forklift experience, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work outdoors, and follow food safety and GMP guidelines. This role offers overtime during peak harvest and potential for extended seasonal employment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year forklift operating experience (agriculture, warehouse, or manufacturing preferred).
• Ability to operate both propane and electric forklifts.
• Compliant with OSHA & Internal Company Policies.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends during harvest season.
• Shipping and Receiving Experience.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, and work in outdoor/warehouse environments.
• Adhere to all food safety, GMP, and workplace safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate propane and electric forklifts to move full and empty walnut bins.
• Load, unload, move, stack product and materials using a forklift or other power equipment.
• Transport product between warehouses, cold storage, fumigation chambers, and processing lines.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report any mechanical issues.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Receive/Put-Away: unload inbound shipments and store products properly.
• Quality: ensure shipments are accurate and free of damage; report variances.
• Order picking: pull and prepare product for shipment; ensure correct quantities.
• Loading: move product from staging/storage to different facility areas.
• Inventory: maintain records and assist in physical inventories.
• Safety, sanitation, and security: keep area clean and comply with OSHA/SDS standards.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or owner.

Skills

Forklift Experience

Propane & Electric Forklift

OSHA Compliance

Weekend Availability

Shipping/Receiving

Physical Fitness (50 lbs)

Food Safety & GMP

Job description

DeRuosi Nut in Escalon, CA seeks seasonal Forklift Operators to support our harvest team. You will move bins, stage lots, and assist receiving, fumigation, sizing, cracking, and packing operations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have forklift experience, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work outdoors, and follow food safety and GMP guidelines. This role offers overtime during peak harvest and potential for extended seasonal employment.