Seasonal Forklift Driver

Pacific Coast Producers; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Coast Producers in Woodland, CA is seeking qualified individuals for Seasonal Forklift Driver roles in a fast-paced facility that processes whole tomatoes into diced, crushed, stewed products, sauces and paste.

Pay rate is $26.97 per hour. This is a seasonal, on-site role with potential weekend work and overtime. Availability July through October is required as part of a unionized CBA.

Qualifications

• Certified to operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
• May also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.

Skills

Forklift operation

Job description

Pacific Coast Producers, a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking qualified, capable individuals to fill Seasonal Forklift Driver roles in Woodland, CA. These positions are based in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Our state-of-the‑art Woodland facility uses advanced technology to process whole tomatoes into various products, including diced, crushed, stewed, sauces, and paste.

Pay Rate: $26.97 per hour. This is a seasonal, on-site role that may require weekend work and occasional overtime. Must be available to work July through October. These positions are part of a seniority-based collective bargaining (CBA) union and typically involve working various shifts, 6 to 7 days a week, during the peak season.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
• May also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to ensure tight inventory control and security. Assist in physical inventories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Certified to operate a forklift.
• Must be able to work any of the three shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Available to work during the months of July through October.
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.

About PCP Summary

Established in 1971, Pacific Coast Producers is a cooperative owned by over 165 family farmers that grow and deliver various produce, including tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and more, to production facilities in California and Oregon for processing and packaging. With over 3,000 dedicated employees, PCP strives to produce the finest-quality products for customers across all trade channels, including grocery retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the United States and Canada.

Our facility is located in Woodland, CA, a charming city in Yolo County, known for its rich agricultural history and small-town charm. With a historic downtown area, a thriving arts scene, and close proximity to Sacramento, Woodland offers a unique blend of rural and urban living. Additionally, the city has a strong economy and a growing business community, making it an ideal place to work and grow your career.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.