Warehouse Loader - Coke Farm

Charlie's Produce; San Juan Bautista (CA); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical/Dental/Vision

ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k)

Paid vacations, paid holidays

State Sick Leave

100% Prepaid College Tuition for EMPLO

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Zusammenfassung

Coke Farm, part of Charlie's Produce, in San Juan Bautista, CA, seeks a Loader for PM shift to safely load outbound orders and coordinate with Dispatch and Shipping leadership. The role emphasizes forklift operation, accurate order verification, and strict adherence to dock safety procedures.

The ideal candidate will have forklift experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced warehouse environment while maintaining a clean, organized dock and complying

Qualifikationen

• 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 organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• 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 brakes are engaged and wheel chocks are secured.
• 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 to minimize damage and support delivery efficiency.
• Follow all forklift operating procedures and safety regulations.
• Report accidents, near misses, equipment damage, product damage, or safety concerns to management.

Kenntnisse

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team player

Paperwork handling

Safety compliance

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Company Description

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.
• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details

• 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 organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift Certification.
• Experience in produce distribution, food distribution, or cold storage operations.
• Experience working with shipping documentation, manifests, load sheets, or warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

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.

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