Warehouse Loader & Pallet Stacker

Dole Packaged Foods; Atwater (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Dole Packaged Foods in California is seeking a warehouse associate to prepare product for shipment, load and stack cases, and ensure pallets follow exact patterns. This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and adherence to safety procedures in an industrial plant environment.

You will maintain accurate counts per pallet, participate in forklift operations with certification as needed, and support other duties to keep production moving.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse/shipping environment preferred.
• Able to lift to 50 pounds in a continuous 8+ hour shift.
• Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Performance evaluation will be completed within 30 days from date of hire. Must meet satisfactory job performance standards to continue in position.

Responsibilities

• Load boxes/cases onto trucks.
• Move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stack product.
• Count boxes per pallet and follow pallet pattern instructions.
• Push/move pallets weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Clean up duties, as needed.
• Stretch wrap product by hand.
• Follow company policies.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Other duties that are reasonable and associated with the above essential functions of the job.
• Forklift Certification preferred within 12 months of hire date
• Forklift Evaluation/Certification mandatory prior to forklift operation of any kind, including forklift training
• Forklift Specialty pay will be received by those operating a forklift for more than two hours and in two‑hour increments up to their full day worked, with management approval
• Must be able to stack boxes as high as 48 inches

Skills

Warehouse/shipping experience

Lift 50 pounds

Reliable attendance

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Job description

Dole Packaged Foods in California is seeking a warehouse associate to prepare product for shipment, load and stack cases, and ensure pallets follow exact patterns. This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and adherence to safety procedures in an industrial plant environment.

You will maintain accurate counts per pallet, participate in forklift operations with certification as needed, and support other duties to keep production moving.