Warehouse - High Reach Forklift Operator - 2nd shift

Nature's Touch Frozen Foods; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 34,743 - 36,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Shift differential $1.00/hour

Job summary

Nature's Touch is hiring a High Reach Forklift Operator for our Front Royal, VA facility. You will operate a reach forklift in a -10°F cold storage, perform put‑aways, counts, and inventory integrity tasks on a 2nd shift (2:45pm‑11:15pm).

Requirements include current forklift certification and at least four years of freezer experience, plus strong communication and attention to detail. Competitive benefits and a 1.00 USD shift differential apply.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift certification and 4+ years Reach forklift experience in freezer.
• Ability to read and follow safety and inventory procedures.
• Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets within the freezer and put away pallets with food product.
• Check and count freight for accuracy; take stock counts as needed.
• Direct product to correct warehouse area; assist staging for production.
• Transfer materials between warehouse areas and ensure inventory accuracy.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Inventory/cycle counting

Forklift operation

Scanning/WMS

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

RF scanner

Forklift Certification

Job description

Who We Are

At Nature's Touch, you're not just building a career; you're joining a trailblazing team that believes in the power of collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning. Since 2004, we've been on a fast‑growing journey from a small startup to a global leader in private‑label frozen food manufacturing. With modern facilities in North America—including two plants in the U.S.—we proudly supply millions of households worldwide. What drives us is simple: a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability. We're shaping the future of frozen fruit—and we'd love for you to be part of that growth. At Nature’s Touch, growth opportunities are everywhere!

The Opportunity

We are seeking dependable individuals to join us at our new two‑year‑old facility in Front Royal, Virginia. Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager and Supervisor, the High Reach Freezer Stand‑up Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate put away, storage, and pick‑up of food products in the freezer utilizing a High Reach Forklift and will also assist with daily cycle counts.

What You'll Do

Promote Safety First

• Move pallets with food product within the freezer
• Put away pallets with food product in the freezer
• Check and count freight for accuracy
• Take stock counts as needed
• Direct product to the correct area in the warehouse
• Assist the production room in staging items as needed
• Transfer raw material, finished goods, and packaging between warehouse areas to support production planning
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of inventory data

The Ideal Candidate

• Must be able to work in a negative 10 degrees Fahrenheit cold storage environment.
• Current Forklift Certification
• Minimum four years of experience operating a Reach Forklift in a freezer environment
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Experience with food product
• Must have inventory experience for cycle counting
• Experience with scanning, WMS, and warehouse layout
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual is a plus!

Work Location & Working Conditions

• This is a full‑time, on‑site position based at our Front Royal, VA facility.
• The schedule is Monday to Friday
• 2nd Shift - 2:45pm-11:15pm
• Shift Differential = $1.00/hour
• Work is performed in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, with regular exposure to cold temperatures, loud machinery, and strict food safety protocols. The role requires frequent standing, walking, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).

Why Join Us

• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Access to employee assistance programs
• Employee referral program with incentives

Salary: $25.22 - $26.22 per hour

We appreciate your interest in joining Nature's Touch. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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