Night Forklift Operator – Food Processing & Inventory

Prime Meats LLC; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Meats LLC is seeking a Processing Plant Forklift Operator for the night shift to safely receive, move, and ship materials in a refrigerated production environment. You will operate a sit‑down forklift, verify codes and dates with RF scanners, and help maintain strict inventory control.

Responsibilities include pre‑op inspections, using WMS for inventory transactions, and adhering to GMP and safety practices to ensure product quality and worker safety on a fast‑paced production line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid forklift certification (as required by local regulations). If you don’t have one, we offer training and certification.
• Minimum 6 months of sit‑down forklift operating experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Experience using RF scanners and WMS systems preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMP, and workplace safety practices (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit‑down forklift to receive, transport, store, supply, and ship raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products and place them in designated storage locations while complying with company policies and safety procedures.
• Inspect pallets and products for damage before transporting them.
• Perform inventory transactions using RF scanners (Handheld) and Warehouse Management Systems, following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Verify product codes, quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates against system records and shipping documents, and maintain product traceability and accurate inventory records.
• Conduct daily pre‑operational inspections of forklift equipment and report any mechanical issues.
• Report quality concerns, safety hazards, inventory discrepancies, or damaged materials to supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety mindful

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Forklift operation

Job description

Prime Meats LLC is seeking a Processing Plant Forklift Operator for the night shift to safely receive, move, and ship materials in a refrigerated production environment. You will operate a sit‑down forklift, verify codes and dates with RF scanners, and help maintain strict inventory control.

Responsibilities include pre‑op inspections, using WMS for inventory transactions, and adhering to GMP and safety practices to ensure product quality and worker safety on a fast‑paced production line.