Forklift Operator/Freeze Dry at Thrive Foods

Corona, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Shipment Verification, Lot Code Identification, Inventory Management, Temperature Verification, Labeling, Packing, Safety Procedures, Quality Standards Adherence, Reading, Writing, Basic Computer Operation, Teamwork, Independent Work, Lifting

Industry

Description

JOB TITLE: FORKLIFT OPERATOR SCHEDULE: THURSDAY- SATURDAY (ALTERNATING WEDNESDAYS) 5:00AM- 5:00PM. Job Summary: Duties/Responsibilities: * Responsible for transporting, staging, and loading freeze dried fruits and vegetables using forklifts throughout production and warehouse facilities. Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment and production by performing duties to quality and productivity standards. * Must be able to identify product and multiple lot codes. Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing product to verify information against bills of lading, orders, or other records. Put away or stage product in assigned product bay or location. Verifies temperature of all incoming product. * Determines labeling requirements including but not limited to: Assemble and pack product containers, preparing and affixing labels on packed containers in an accurate manner. Proper operation of equipment to safety and productivity requirements. Unpacks, examines, routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, and records shortages. Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies. * Must be able to understand quality standards, methods and reporting as required. Proper use of safety devices, such as lock-out, as required. Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Education and Experience: * Requires a high school diploma/GED. * Forklift Certification - will be certified by a company authorized team member. * Experience of at least 1 year driving a forklift or similar operating equipment. * The ability to read, write, mathematically compute, and operate a computer using basic functions is required. * Requires the ability to maintain motivation and to work independently and as part of a team. Physical Requirements: * Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 50% or more walking, and 50% or more standing. * The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 30 lbs. is required. Food Safety & Quality Requirements: * Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing company food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. * Hold self and others accountable to company food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates. * In the absence of Quality Assurance Manager or VP of QA & R&D, serves as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.

Responsibilities

The operator is responsible for transporting, staging, and loading freeze-dried fruits and vegetables using forklifts within production and warehouse facilities, while also verifying incoming and outgoing shipments against records. Duties include identifying product and lot codes, staging product in assigned locations, verifying temperatures, and preparing items for shipment according to quality and productivity standards.