Licensed Forklift & Pallet Jack Operator – Food Processing

Simmons Foods; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods is seeking a Forklift/Pallet Jack Operator in Van Buren, AR. The role involves moving product with forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand lifts between departments and docks, while observing safety procedures and USDA requirements.

You will assist with inventory, load/unload shipments, and perform routine equipment maintenance under supervision. Responsibilities include delivering materials to work areas, recording numbers and codes, keeping areas clean, and reporting any equipment or

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift license and pallet jack license.
• Physical ability to move or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Compliant with safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Stores and moves product using an industrial forklift, hand lift or pallet jack.
• Operates an electronic or hand operated pallet jack between departments, buildings, and grounds.
• Collects and delivers materials while adhering to safety procedures.
• Delivers materials to work areas as directed from production supervisor, stacks materials in storage areas and loads/unloads shipments in trailer.
• Ensures product or equipment being moved is undamaged and handled safely.
• Performs routine servicing of equipment such as changing batteries and checks tires.
• Identifies mechanical problems and reports them for inspection and repair.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows safety regulations.
• Performs visual safety inspection of machine before operation.
• Loads and unloads trucks, stacks and consolidates partial pallets.
• Assists with inventory, recording numbers and codes.
• Keeps dock area clear and organized to ensure efficient workflow.
• Completes and delivers daily and weekly reports to floor supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack handling

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Simmons Foods is seeking a Forklift/Pallet Jack Operator in Van Buren, AR. The role involves moving product with forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand lifts between departments and docks, while observing safety procedures and USDA requirements.

You will assist with inventory, load/unload shipments, and perform routine equipment maintenance under supervision. Responsibilities include delivering materials to work areas, recording numbers and codes, keeping areas clean, and reporting any equipment or