Reach Truck Operator

Davita Inc.; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food solutions company is seeking a Material Handling Tech to join their team. The role involves retrieving materials, operating RF systems for inventory management, and ensuring accurate orders in a dynamic warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong math and communication skills. Comprehensive benefits are provided from day one, ensuring a supportive work culture focused on employee growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Profit sharing and 401(k) matching

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Employee events and assistance programs

Qualifications

• Previous production or warehouse experience requested.
• Ability to work in refrigerated areas and lift 60 lbs or more.
• Hold forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve raw materials from warehouse and record transactions using RF systems.
• Operate RF scanning systems and manage inventory.
• Ensure order quantities and weights are correct.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanning systems

Forklift

Job description

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Various Shifts
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

The Material Handling Tech should have previous production or warehouse experience, the ability to work in refrigerated areas, lift 60 lbs or more, and experience using RF scanners. The incumbent must have exceptional attention to detail, basic math skills, and some knowledge of the Metric System. The role requires multitasking, teamwork, independence, and licensed forklift or hand truck operation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Physically retrieve raw materials from warehouse locations, record transactions using RF systems, and return residual materials accurately.
2. Operate RF scanning systems for material movement, weigh returned materials, update inventory, and assign pallet tags.
3. Use basic math and the metric system to ensure correct order quantities and weights; communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
4. Shrink-wrap materials onto pallets, ensure correct tagging, and report shortages for reordering to meet deadlines.
5. Perform other general duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in a production or warehouse/distribution environment.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to pass skills and written tests for forklift certification.
• Excellent math skills.
• Computer literacy, preferably with RF Smart experience.
• Effective reading, writing, and communication skills.

Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods innovates in food solutions for foodservice and retail, creating products for iconic brands. We offer training, supportive management, a safe environment, and growth opportunities, investing in your development as you invest in ours.

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage from day one.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Employee events and assistance programs.

Physical Demands:

Requires physical strength and dexterity, with tasks including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds or more with assistance.

Work Environment:

Shifts typically last 8-12 hours, with potential after-hours and weekend work. Employees must wear PPE and may work outdoors, in adverse temperatures, or in confined, dark, or elevated spaces.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive environment where all employees are respected. We value inclusion and diversity to attract top talent, foster innovation, and meet customer expectations.

Ventura Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.