Reach Truck Operator (Stand-Up Forklift) - 1st Shift

The Original Cakerie; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Reach Truck Operator to support our Humble, TX warehouse. This role handles stand-up forklifts in a high-rack environment, driving materials in both freezer (-10°F) and ambient areas while maintaining strict inventory accuracy and safety compliance.

The position requires operating in a temperature-controlled setting, adhering to GMP and company procedures, and collaborating with internal departments to ensure efficient receiving, storing, and shipping processes.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification or ability to be certified.
• Experience in freezer/cold-storage environments
• Experience with inventory systems and WMS
• Prior experience in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments
• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliation
• RF scanners/handheld devices experience
• Experience loading/unloading trailers
• Familiarity with FIFO inventory practices

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment in high-rack, narrow-aisle warehouse.
• Receive, store, stage, and load products with inventory accuracy.
• Check pallet, product, lot numbers, and locations during receipts and transfers.
• Maintain cold and ambient temperature operations from -10°F to 100°F.
• Follow GMP, safety, and sanitation guidelines; follow all procedures.
• Conduct cycle counts as assigned; reconcile inventory with supervisor.
• Communicate with QA, Customer Service, and Maintenance as needed.

Skills

Forklift certification

RF scanners

Inventory systems

FIFO practices

Safety procedures

Teamwork

GMP compliance

Tools

WMS

Job description

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

Reach Truck Operator (Stand-Up Forklift) – 1st Shift

We are seeking an experienced Reach Truck Operator (Stand-Up Forklift) to operate in a high-rack, narrow-aisle warehouse environment. This is not a sit-down forklift position.

Position Summary:

The Forklift Operator Freezer is responsible for operating material handling equipment in both freezer and ambient environments. This role supports warehouse operations by receiving, storing, staging, and loading finished products while maintaining inventory accuracy and following all safety, GMP, and company procedures. The position requires working in temperatures ranging from -10°F to 100°F and communicating effectively with internal departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all receipts, transfers, transactions, documentation and counts are accurate.
• Operate material handling equipment (Sit Down, Stand-Up Forklifts and Pallet Jacks).
• When receiving, shipping, transferring materials from one location to another check pallet condition, product condition, product item number and description, item lot number, item quantity and item location.
• Ship / Receive / Supply material according to established procedures.
• Check trailer temperature as required before loading / unloading.
• Check material temperature as required before loading / unloading.
• Review all incoming / outgoing and internal documentation as required.
• Inspect all incoming / outgoing pallets for integrity and cleanliness.
• All materials should be pulled FIFO unless otherwise instructed.
• Pull and scan materials according to pick ticket and or request and transfer to proper staging location.
• Scan and stack materials according to procedures.
• Tag each pallet according to procedures.
• Report any damages, discrepancies etc… to the Supervisor immediately.
• Perform all required computer transactions.
• Perform all required scanner transactions.
• Follow proper material storage and handling procedures.
• Load / Unload truck or trailer according to procedures.
• Pull and stage materials as requested for transfer between facilities.
• Process returned materials as per procedure.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Conduct cycle counts as assigned by Supervisor.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Ensure all GMPs, departmental procedures and company policies are followed within the warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work in temperatures from -10 degrees to 100 degrees F.
• Initiate Cycle Counts
• Process - Place or Remove HOLD tags.
• Reconcile Inventory.
• Communicate with Internal Departments as needed. e.g. QA, Customer Service, Maintenance, etc….

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Valid forklift certification or ability to be certified
• Previous experience working in freezer or cold-storage environments
• Experience with inventory systems / WMS
• Prior experience in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments
• Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliation
• Ability to operate RF scanners / handheld devices
• Experience loading and unloading trailers
• Familiarity with FIFO inventory practices

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in -10°F to 100°F
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (or whatever your company standard is)
• Willingness to work assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as neededAbility to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic computer skills (scanner systems, data entry)
• Must follow all safety, GMP, and sanitation guidelines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Steel-toe & anti-slip footwear required

About Dessert Holdings
Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Dessert Holdings - Humble, Tx

2200 S Houston Ave.

Humble, TX 77396