Warehouse Loader - Coke Farm

Charlie's Produce; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

ESOP/401(k)

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

EAP

Starting wage $20+ per hour

Performance-based raise

Annual review

Job summary

Coke Farm, part of Charlie's Produce, is hiring a Loader for its San Juan Bautista, CA operation. The role focuses on safe, accurate loading of outbound orders, coordinating with Dispatch and Drivers, and upholding strict safety standards on the dock and with forklifts.

The position is full-time, PM shift, non-seasonal, with a starting rate of $20.00 per hour and potential for a performance-based raise after 90 days. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) year of forklift experience preferred.
• Experience operating both single and single-double forklifts.
• Experience loading and securing outbound shipments in a distribution, warehouse, or shipping environment.
• Experience verifying orders and ensuring product accuracy before shipment.
• Strong understanding of shipping dock safety practices and trailer loading procedures.
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Operate single and single-double forklifts safely and efficiently within shipping and loading dock areas.
• Fill out paperwork for truck inspection for each truck to be loaded.
• Perform required trailer safety checks prior to loading, including: confirming trailer parking brakes are engaged; verifying wheel chocks are properly secured; ensuring dock plates and loading platforms are fully lowered and secured before entering the trailer.
• Load trailers according to dispatch instructions, route requirements, and driver load requests.
• Verify products, pallet counts, quantities, and order information prior to loading to ensure shipment accuracy.
• Inspect completed orders and identify discrepancies before shipments depart.
• Ensure outbound loads are staged and loaded in a manner that minimizes product damage and supports delivery efficiency.
• Follow all company forklift operating procedures and safety regulations.
• Report accidents, near misses, equipment damage, product damage, or safety concerns immediately to management.
• Monitor dock activity and ensure drivers remain clear of active loading zones.
• Prevent unauthorized use of company forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment.
• Communicate shipment concerns, inventory discrepancies, loading delays, and safety issues to Dispatch and Management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping dock environment.
• Follow all instructions provided by Dispatchers, Supervisors, and Management.
• Comply with all company food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• All employees are responsible for food safety and are expected to immediately notify their manager, supervisor, or designated food safety personnel of any condition, practice, product, or situation that may compromise food safety, food quality, regulatory compliance, or product integrity.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order verification

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Team player

Job description

• Compensation: USD 20.00 - USD 22.00 - hourly

Company Description

Coke Farm - Who We Are

Coke Farm is a dynamic organic farming company, a part of Charlie's Produce, in beautiful San Juan Bautista, CA. We offer an interesting and challenging work in a team oriented environment.
Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth.

Charlie’s was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

• An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Starting Wages at $20.00 per hour
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

Job Description

The Role: The Loader is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely loading of outbound customer orders onto delivery trailers. Working closely with Dispatch, Drivers, and Shipping leadership, this position ensures all shipments are loaded according to routing requirements, verifies order accuracy, and maintains strict compliance with dock and forklift safety procedures. The ideal candidate possesses strong forklift operating skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient shipping operation.

(*Full Time / PM Shift / Non-seasonal)

Essential Duties and Responsibities (any combination of the following job duties):

• Operate single and single-double forklifts safely and efficiently within shipping and loading dock areas.
• Fill out paperwork for truck inspection for each truck to be loaded.
• Perform required trailer safety checks prior to loading, including:
  • Confirming trailer parking brakes are engaged.
  • Verifying wheel chocks are properly secured.
  • Ensuring dock plates and loading platforms are fully lowered and secured before entering the trailer.
• Load trailers according to dispatch instructions, route requirements, and driver load requests.
• Verify products, pallet counts, quantities, and order information prior to loading to ensure shipment accuracy.
• Inspect completed orders and identify discrepancies before shipments depart.
• Ensure outbound loads are staged and loaded in a manner that minimizes product damage and supports delivery efficiency.
• Follow all company forklift operating procedures and safety regulations.
• Report accidents, near misses, equipment damage, product damage, or safety concerns immediately to management.
• Monitor dock activity and ensure drivers remain clear of active loading zones.
• Prevent unauthorized use of company forklifts, pallet jacks, or other equipment.
• Communicate shipment concerns, inventory discrepancies, loading delays, and safety issues to Dispatch and Management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shipping dock environment.
• Follow all instructions provided by Dispatchers, Supervisors, and Management.
• Comply with all company food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• All employees are responsible for food safety and are expected to immediately notify their manager, supervisor, or designated food safety personnel of any condition, practice, product, or situation that may compromise food safety, food quality, regulatory compliance, or product integrity.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) year of forklift experience preferred.
• Experience operating both single and single-double forklifts.
• Experience loading and securing outbound shipments in a distribution, warehouse, or shipping environment.
• Experience verifying orders and ensuring product accuracy before shipment.
• Strong understanding of shipping dock safety practices and trailer loading procedures.
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in produce distribution, food distribution, or cold storage operations.
• Experience working with shipping documentation, manifests, load sheets, or warehouse management systems (WMS).

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer