Material Handler - Fork Lift Operator

Arcadia Beverage; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,444; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Beverage in Arden, NC, seeks two energetic Material Handlers (Fork Lift Operators) for full-time roles, offering flexible schedules and overtime opportunities. Responsibilities include moving pallets from production to the warehouse, monitoring application accuracy, and preparing shipping paperwork.

Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, increasing to $22.10 after 90 days. Forklift certification is preferred, along with a sense of urgency and teamwork skills. Join a company committed to a dynamic workplace culture!

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of forklift experience preferred.
• Possess a sense of urgency and enthusiasm in work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Move finished goods pallets from production to warehouse.
• Operate manual and auto pallet wrappers.
• Monitor label application accuracy.

Skills

Forklift certification

High energy

Team-oriented communication

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Description

Arcadia Beverage, in Arden, NC, is a pasteurized cold fill scale contract packager of non‑alcoholic / non‑carbonated beverages for major retailers and food service distributors. We make orange juices, lemonades, and teas in ready‑to‑drink bottles.

Job Description

We are currently looking for (2) energetic, dedicated and flexible, Material Handler (Fork Lift Operators) to join our outstanding team! (1) Material Handler (Line Puller) will be moving finished good pallets from production into the refrigerated warehouse (35 degrees). (1) Material Handler (Loader) will be mainly loading trucks. Both roles also includes GMP cleaning responsibilities, inventory counting and computer usage. The positions would be Full Time (at least 40 hours per week) with the opportunity for Overtime, depending on plant volume and candidate's willingness to be flexible with schedule. Both positions have the potential to cross‑train as the other.

Line Puller Base Schedule

• Monday / Tuesday / Thursday / Friday – 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM (40 hours)
• Additional Potential Days: Wednesday or Saturday 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM (depends on plant volume)

Overtime Opportunities Available

Loader Base Schedule

• Sunday – Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM (40 hours)
• Additional Potential Days: Wednesday (full day) / Thursday – Saturday (depending on plant volume)

Overtime Opportunities Available

Main Activities

• Move finished goods pallets from production into the warehouse or from warehouse into trucks.
• Operate manual and auto pallet wrappers.
• Monitor label application accuracy on finished pallets.
• Use RF Scanners and ERP system to move and enter data.
• Prepare and process shipping paperwork and interact with truck drivers.
• Prepare and take periodic cycle count inventory.
• Identify and rework damaged materials.
• Weekly warehouse and equipment cleaning tasks as directed.

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours)

Location: Arden, NC

Pay: Starting at $19.00 / $22.10 after 90 Days

More About Arcadia

At Arcadia, we are committed to an open and transparent environment where we as humans can bring our whole self to the workplace. Paired with the autonomy and freedom to thrive, we are motivated to by a common principle of business as a driving force for good.

Requirements

• Forklift certification and experience or willingness to learn. Minimum of one year of forklift experience preferred.
• Possess a sense of urgency, high energy, and a great attitude.
• Show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work.
• Can work in a steady and fast paced environment.
• Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Be who you are each day – committing to a safe, vulnerable, and egoless world.
• Passion in being a student of people, a student of business and a student of industry.
• Self-starter with strong prioritization and finishing skills; comfort in change as a state of being.
• Exhibit exceptional soft skills and team-oriented communication skills with the ability to effectively work with a wide variety of people and roles.