Stand-Up Forklift Operator (Freezer Putaway)

Halperns Steak and Seafood Company LLC; Florida; Presencial; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Prescription Drug

EFAP after 30 days

Dental & Vision

Pre-Tax Savings Accounts

Profit Sharing

PPE & cold-gear allowances

Family culture and career advancement

Descripción de la vacante

Halperns' Steak & Seafood is hiring a Stand-Up Forklift Operator (Freezer Putaway) in Orlando, FL. You will receive, move, and store meat and seafood in a sub-zero freezer, ensuring accurate inventory, FIFO rotation, and timely replenishment for daily warehouse fulfillment.

We offer medical, dental, vision, EFAP after 30 days, pre-tax accounts, profit sharing, and PPE/frozen-gear allowances. Must be able to work in a cold environment and lift 50–70 lbs as needed.

Formación

• 1–2 years of experience operating stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, or high-lift equipment in a warehouse setting (preferred).
• Ability to work continuously in a sub-zero freezer environment (−10°F to 0°F).
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to process work orders and safety notices.

Responsabilidades

• Operate stand-up electric forklifts to transport palletized goods into high-bay freezer racks.
• Put away inbound freight according to slotting, WMS, and FIFO standards.
• Perform pre-shift safety checks and maintenance inspections on equipment.
• Conduct inventory verification and shrink-wrap maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and food safety standards.

Conocimientos

Forklift operation

Cold environment

English literacy

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Descripción del empleo

Welcome to Halperns Steak & Seafood! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Stand-Up Forklift Operator (Freezer Putaway) Orlando, FL Welcome to Halperns’! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns' are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns' means being part of something important, something unique, and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute. There's a seat at our table for you…

Starting at: $18/hr Schedule: Monday - Friday (Sunday), 7:00am to 4:00pm

What we offer:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
• Dental, vision, and other voluntary plans
• Pre-Tax Savings Accounts
• Profit Sharing
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & cold-gear gear allowances
• Family culture and career advancement opportunities

Position Summary:

The Stand-Up Forklift Operator (Freezer Putaway) is responsible for safely and efficiently receiving, moving, stacking, and storing incoming meat and seafood products within our sub-zero freezer environment. This position plays a critical role in inventory accuracy, rotation, and replenishing storage racks to support daily warehouse fulfillment operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate stand-up electric forklifts/reach trucks safely to transport palletized goods into high-bay freezer racks.
• Put away inbound freight according to slotting, warehouse management system (WMS) instructions, and FIFO (First-In, First-Out) standards.
• Perform pre-shift safety checks and maintenance inspections on assigned material handling equipment.
• Conduct inventory verification, product checks, and shrink-wrap maintenance as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and food safety (HACCP/SQF) standards.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience operating stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, or high-lift equipment in a warehouse setting (preferred).
• Ability to work continuously in a sub-zero freezer environment (temperatures ranging from $-10\text{°F}$ to $0\text{°F}$); appropriate cold-weather protective gear is provided.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to process work orders and safety notices.
• Strong attention to detail, spatial awareness, and ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50–70 lbs comfortably, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods.

Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Halperns' Steak & Seafood values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Halperns' Steak & Seafood customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Halperns' Steak & Seafood. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

Halperns’ currently operates seven production and distribution facilities, which are located in Atlanta, Baltimore, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, Walton (KY), and Kalamazoo (MI). With a strong and established presence in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic areas of the United States, the company serves a variety of independent and national chain customers across much of the East Coast and beyond, and currently employs over 1,000 people.