Lead Forklift Operator USA, Waddell | Warehouse & Logistics

RAUCH Fruchtsäfte GmbH; Waddell (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Group Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time off

Holiday Pay

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Referral Program

Free Gym Membership

Free Fresh Fruits every week

Job summary

RAUCH Fruchtsäfte GmbH is seeking a Forklift Lead to supervise warehouse material handling and forklift operations. You will oversee the safe, accurate movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, while supporting production, inventory control, receiving, and shipping objectives.

This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and operational discipline in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of forklift/warehouse experience, SAP/WMS familiarity, and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years’ forklift operation and warehouse experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Associate degree in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.
• Leadership or prior lead/mentor experience preferred.
• Experience in food/beverage manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Experience with SAP, WMS, RF scanners, Zebra printers, and inventory systems preferred.
• Current forklift operator certification and OSHA safety training preferred.
• Experience coordinating warehouse activities and inventory transactions in fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop forklift operators.
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support warehouse material handling activities.
• Serve as frontline lead for forklift operations.
• Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials.
• Support production, inventory control, receiving, and shipping objectives.
• Maintain uninterrupted material flow and promote a strong safety culture.
• Improve warehouse productivity through coordination of personnel and activities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Independence

Training delivery

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP

WMS

RF scanners

Zebra printers

Inventory management systems

Job description

THE RAUCH FAMILY:

Grew up big but still small: founded in 1919 in Austria, we are a 4th generation family owned business. Our constant ambition for the highest quality made RAUCH what it is today – a worldwide leading beverage company.

YOUR ROLE IN THE FAMILY:

The Forklift Lead exists to coordinate and support warehouse material handling activities while serving as the frontline lead for forklift operations. The role ensures the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods throughout the facility while supporting production, inventory control, receiving, and shipping objectives.

This position contributes to organizational success by maintaining uninterrupted material flow, promoting a strong safety culture, supporting inventory accuracy, and optimizing warehouse productivity. Through daily coordination of personnel and warehouse activities, the Forklift Lead helps ensure operational continuity and achievement of customer service, quality, and production goals.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, attention to detail, operational knowledge, effective communication skills, and the ability to coordinate resources and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

YOUR ROLE IN THE FAMILY:

The Forklift Lead exists to coordinate and support warehouse material handling activities while serving as the frontline lead for forklift operations. The role ensures the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods throughout the facility while supporting production, inventory control, receiving, and shipping objectives.

This position contributes to organizational success by maintaining uninterrupted material flow, promoting a strong safety culture, supporting inventory accuracy, and optimizing warehouse productivity. Through daily coordination of personnel and warehouse activities, the Forklift Lead helps ensure operational continuity and achievement of customer service, quality, and production goals.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, attention to detail, operational knowledge, effective communication skills, and the ability to coordinate resources and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Required: 4+ years’ experience of forklift operation, warehouse, distribution, logistics, inventory control, or material handling experience within a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Required: Ability to obtain and maintain company forklift certification.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Preferred: Previous lead, trainer, mentor, or team leadership experience.
• Preferred: Experience within food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, or distribution operations.
• Preferred: Experience with SAP, warehouse management systems, RF scanners, Zebra printers, and inventory management systems
• Preferred: Current forklift operator certification.OSHA safety training or warehouse safety certification.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating warehouse activities, inventory transactions, material movements, and workflow execution within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety requirements, GMP standards, food safety expectations, and operational procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through coaching, communication, operational discipline, and personal example.
• Ability to train, develop, and support forklift operators and warehouse personnel while promoting accountability and operational excellence.
• Ability to analyze operational issues and implement practical solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and service performance.
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader warehouse and logistics objectives.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Required: 4+ years’ experience of forklift operation, warehouse, distribution, logistics, inventory control, or material handling experience within a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Required: Ability to obtain and maintain company forklift certification.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Preferred: Previous lead, trainer, mentor, or team leadership experience.
• Preferred: Experience within food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, or distribution operations.
• Preferred: Experience with SAP, warehouse management systems, RF scanners, Zebra printers, and inventory management systems
• Preferred: Current forklift operator certification.OSHA safety training or warehouse safety certification.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating warehouse activities, inventory transactions, material movements, and workflow execution within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety requirements, GMP standards, food safety expectations, and operational procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through coaching, communication, operational discipline, and personal example.
• Ability to train, develop, and support forklift operators and warehouse personnel while promoting accountability and operational excellence.
• Ability to analyze operational issues and implement practical solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and service performance.
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader warehouse and logistics objectives.
• RAUCH is exclusive producer of Red Bull. Come to work and you can drink as much as you want!
• Track record of success for over 100 years
• Performance-oriented and competitive salary
• 401(k) Plan
• Group Health Benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time off
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee of the Month
• Social Events
• Free Gym Membership
• Free Fresh Fruits every weekCafeteria with high quality meals and healthy food options
• Modern production facilities and offices with high quality equipment and air-conditioned production halls
• Plenty of covered and uncovered parking spaces, motorcycle spaces and charging stations on site
• Multi-shift working time options (e.g. only night shifts; 4 days work, 4 days off)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a high-speed food and beverage manufacturing environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Ability to lift, move, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs, work from ladders and elevated platforms, and maneuver around manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and safety footwear.
• Exposure to moving equipment, powered industrial vehicles, noise, varying temperatures, and warehouse traffic.
• Regular interaction with production and operational teams.
• Requires adherence to GMP, food safety, and workplace safety standards.