Material Handler - Fork Lift Operator

ARCADIA FARMS LLC; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & Holidays

401(K) plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Direct Primary Care

Life & Disability Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Arcadia Beverage in Arden, NC is seeking a dedicated Material Handler (Loader) to join our packaging team. The role focuses on loading trucks, moving pallets, and performing GMP cleaning, with data entry using our ERP system and RF scanners.

The position is full-time (40 hours) with potential overtime, offering competitive pay starting at $19.00 per hour and $22.10 after 90 days, plus a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, 401(k) with match, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklift and loading trucks.
• GMP cleaning responsibilities and inventory counting.
• Data entry and computer usage with ERP and RF scanners.

Responsibilities

• 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 periodic cycle count inventory.
• Identify and rework damaged materials.
• Weekly warehouse and equipment cleaning tasks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Loading trucks

RF scanners

ERP system

Inventory counting

Tools

ERP system

RF scanners

Job description

About this position

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.

We are currently looking for an energetic, dedicated and flexible, Material Handler (Fork Lift Operators) to join our outstanding team! 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.

Loader base Schedule:

• Sunday – Tuesday 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM (40 hours)
• Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:30PM, Thursday - Saturday 12:00 pm - 6:30pm
• 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.
• (Loaders) Prepare and process shipping paperwork and interact w/ 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

The Perks:

• Generous PTO & Holidays
• 401(K) plan available with employer match
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company-funded Direct Primary Care
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Professional development opportunities

The Interview Process:

• Initial phone screen with our human resources department
• On site interview to tour the facility and meet the team
• Offer

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Salary Information

$22.1 - $22.1Hourly Wage