WAREHOUSE ATTENDANT

JBS Foods; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Better Futures Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JBS Foods is hiring a 2nd Shift Warehouse Attendant to support daily warehouse operations in a temperature-controlled environment. You will operate reach trucks and forklifts to move, store, and stage frozen products while ensuring accuracy and food safety.

Previous warehouse experience is required. Safety is paramount: follow OSHA standards, perform pre-shift inspections, and maintain clean, organized work zones.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of reach truck or forklift operating experience (warehouse preferred).
• Current forklift certification is required.
• Experience in frozen or cold storage environments is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0°F to –20°F.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks.
• Move pallets to and from racks up to high reach elevations and perform put away, replenishment, case picking, pallet building, and staging activities.
• Ensure accurate scanning, labeling, and documentation for all product movement; verify pallet counts, codes, and temperature requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reach truck

RF scanning

Temperature control

Tools

RF scanners

WMS systems

Job description

Description

2nd Shift Warehouse Attendant

$20.55-$21.40/HR based on experience)

The Warehouse Attendant plays a critical role in supporting daily warehouse operations within a temperature-controlledenvironment. This positionis responsible forsafely operating reach trucks, forklifts, and othermaterial handlingequipment to move, store, retrieve, and stage frozen products. The role ensures accuracy, efficiency, and adherence tocold chainand food safety standards whilemaintaininga clean, safe, and organized warehouse.

Must have previous warehouse experience to be considered for this position.

Benefits Include

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Better Futures Program
• Career development opportunities

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Material Handling & Equipment Operation

• Safelyoperatereach trucks,sit-downforklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks.
• Move pallets to and from racks up tohigh reachelevations.
• Performput away, replenishment, case picking, pallet building, and staging activities.
• Follow FEFO rotation and maintain proper stock placement within assigned zones.

2. Accuracy, Quality & Documentation

• Ensure accurate scanning, labeling, and documentation for all product movement.
• Verify pallet counts, product codes, and temperature requirements.
• Report damaged product, mis-picks, or inventory discrepanciesimmediately.
• Support loading and unloading activities as needed.

3. Safety, Compliance & Cold ChainIntegrity

• Follow all OSHA, food safety, cold storage, andequipment operationguidelines.
• Conduct and document pre‑shift equipment inspections.
• Maintain safe travel speeds, clear visibility, and proper load securement.
• Wear required PPE and operatesafely in subzero temperatures.

4. Warehouse Organization & Support

• Maintain clean aisles, dock areas, and racking zones.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory checks, and slotting adjustments.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, leads, and team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency efforts.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of reach truck or forklift operating experience (warehouse preferred).
• Current forklift certification
• Experience in frozen or cold storageenvironmentsis stronglypreferred.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0°F to –20°F.
• Proficiency with RF scanners and WMS systems.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and consistency.
• Ability to liftupto 50lbs.and work at heights in racking systems.

EOE/Vets/Disability