Warehouse Worker – Food Manufacturing (Forklift Certified)

Tay Ho; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tay Ho in Houston, TX is seeking a reliable Warehouse Worker to join our food manufacturing team. The ideal candidate has forklift certification, warehouse experience, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork to maintain efficient product flow.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, loading/unloading materials, picking and shipping orders, inventory counts, and ensuring GMP and food safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification and forklift experience in a warehouse/manufacturing setting.
• 1–2 years of warehouse experience; food industry a plus.
• Basic computer skills with inventory systems/ERP.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in temp-controlled environments.
• Detail-oriented with good time management.
• Dependable with flexible hours, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Load/unload raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Pick, stage, and ship orders per schedules.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and organized storage areas.
• Follow food safety, QA, and GMP requirements.
• Ensure incoming/outgoing products meet standards (FIFO, labeling).
• Complete shipping/receiving docs and logs.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams.
• Report issues promptly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory systems

Scanners

ERP software

Job description

Job Summary:

Seeking a reliable and motivated Warehouse Worker to join our food manufacturing

team. The ideal candidate will have prior warehouse experience, forklift certification, and a

strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork. This position plays a key role in

maintaining efficient product flow, inventory accuracy, and compliance with food safety

standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely and
• efficiently.
• Load and unload raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods from trucks and
• production lines.
• Accurately pick, stage, and ship orders according to production and customer schedules.
• Perform regular inventory counts and maintain organized, clean storage areas.
• Follow all food safety, quality assurance, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• requirements.
• Ensure all incoming and outgoing products meet company and regulatory standards
• (FIFO rotation, temperature control, labeling).
• Complete and maintain shipping/receiving documentation and warehouse logs.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Report equipment issues, damaged goods, or safety concerns promptly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid forklift certification and demonstrated experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• 1–2 years of warehouse experience preferred; food industry experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills (inventory systems, scanners, or ERP software).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in temperature-controlled or cold environments.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Must be dependable and able to work flexible hours, including overtime if needed.

Work Environment:

• Food manufacturing and warehouse setting; may involve exposure to cold, wet, or noisy environments.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
• Team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Well established food manufacturing in Southern Cali. We specialize in Vietnamese meatball, sausage to retail and food service. We have been in the industry for over 38 years.