Shipping Material Handler

Hayden Valley Foods Inc; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-Day Workweek

Full Benefits

Referral Bonus - up to $750

Free Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hayden Valley Foods is seeking a 2nd Shift Forklift / Turret Truck Operator & Order Puller to join our Shipping team in Grove City, OH. This role operates stand‑up forklifts and turret trucks to move products, pick and pack orders, and ensure accurate, on‑time shipments.

We offer a 4‑day workweek from Monday through Thursday, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM, with a starting pay of $19.50/hour plus shift differential. Pre-employment checks apply and full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating stand-up forklifts and/or turret trucks.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment in a warehouse environment.
• Comfort working at heights and following safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and order accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating stand‑up forklifts, turret trucks, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Picking, packing, staging, and preparing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading trucks and trailers.
• Transporting products and materials to designated locations throughout the facility.
• Verifying shipments against bills of lading and other documents.

Skills

Forklift operation

Turret truck operation

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Turret truck

Job description

Shipping Department | Hayden Valley Foods

Monday–Thursday | 2:00 PM–12:00 AM | 4-Day Workweek

Starting at $19.50/hour, with base pay determined by relevant experience and qualifications, plus shift differential

Looking for a warehouse position where your experience behind the controls really matters?

Job Title

2nd Shift Forklift / Turret Truck Operator & Order Puller

Hayden Valley Foods is looking for an experienced Forklift / Turret Truck Operator & Order Puller to join our 2nd Shift Shipping team. This position requires previous hands‑on experience operating a turret truck, as the equipment is an essential part of the position.

In this role, you'll help keep products moving safely and accurately through our warehouse while making sure customer orders are picked, prepared, and shipped correctly and on time.

If you're safety‑minded, organized, comfortable working at heights, and have experience operating stand‑up forklifts and turret trucks, we'd like to hear from you.

About Hayden Valley Foods

We Believe Good Work Should Come With Good Reasons To Stay. As Part Of The Hayden Valley Foods Team, You'll Enjoy

• 4-Day Workweek – Monday through Thursday
• Full-Time Hours – 40 hours per week
• Competitive Pay – Starting at $19.50/hour, with base pay determined by relevant experience and qualifications
• Shift Differential – Additional pay for working 2nd shift
• Full Benefits Options
• Free Life Insurance
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Referral Bonus – Earn up to $750
• Employee Store Discount
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Growth Opportunities – Build your skills and grow your career with Hayden Valley Foods

What You'll Do

As a member of our Shipping team, you'll be responsible for safely and efficiently moving products and materials throughout the warehouse and preparing customer orders for shipment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Safely operating stand‑up forklifts, turret trucks, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Picking, packing, staging, and preparing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading trucks and trailers.
• Transporting products, supplies, and materials to designated locations throughout the facility.
• Optimizing loads for safe and efficient storage and transportation.
• Verifying incoming and outgoing products against bills of lading (BOLs), invoices, and other shipping documentation.
• Confirming product quantities, labeling, condition, and accuracy before shipment.
• Properly stacking and securing loads in accordance with company safety requirements.
• Using RF scanners and warehouse systems to track and process product movement.
• Performing required daily pre‑operational forklift inspections.
• Promptly reporting equipment damage, maintenance needs, product discrepancies, or safety concerns.
• Completing shipping paperwork accurately and submitting required documentation to Shipping management.
• Assisting with receiving, stocking, inventory control, and other warehouse activities as needed.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Following all company safety, food safety, GMP, and warehouse procedures.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating stand‑up forklifts and/or turret trucks.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment in a warehouse environment.
• Ability and willingness to work at heights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

Preferred

• Previous food manufacturing or food warehouse experience.
• Previous shipping, receiving, inventory, or order‑picking experience.
• Current forklift certification.

Note: Hayden Valley Foods will provide site‑specific equipment training and evaluation as required.

Physical Requirements

This is an active warehouse position. While performing the essential functions of the job, employees are regularly required to communicate with others and frequently required to stand, walk, reach, handle materials, and use their hands and arms to operate equipment.

Employees must be able to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds and safely perform work at elevated heights while operating applicable warehouse equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Schedule

Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week

2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM

Shift Differential: Additional compensation applies to 2nd shift.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing applicable pre‑employment requirements, which may include a criminal background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hayden Valley Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, transfer, leaves of absence, discipline, termination, layoff, and recall.

Hayden Valley Foods prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace.

Other Duties

This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed in this position and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of every duty or responsibility. Duties, responsibilities, schedules, and assignments may change based on business and operational needs.

Hayden Valley Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third‑party recruiters, staffing agencies, or headhunters.

Hayden Valley Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.