Manufacturing - Shipping Forklift Operator at Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.

Casa Grande, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stand-up Forklift Operation, Food Safety, Cold-chain Handling, Order Verification, Inventory Management, Attention to Detail, Mathematical Skills, Safety Compliance

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

Description Looking for a job that can grow into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed. Lactalis is the world leader in dairy—a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Every day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. In the US, we offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with sour cream and a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We’re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us make an impact. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Warehouse/Shipping Stand-up Forklift Operator based in Casa Grande, Arizona. The Shipping Forklift Operator is responsible for safely loading outbound yogurt pallets, pulling and staging customer orders, and supporting warehouse and shipping operators using a stand-up forklift. This role ensure accurate, timely, and food-safe shipment of refrigerated dairy products while complying with all GMP, HACCP, SQF, and safety standards. Full-time opportunity. This is a 10-hour shift Wednesday through Saturday (06:00 AM to 04:30 PM.) Up to $23 per hour, depending on knowledge skill, and experience. 401K match up to 7% annually. Referral bonus programs ($750-1500) Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision FSA & HSA programs Education Assistance Program Paid time off includes 7 core holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 volunteer days, and prorated vacation time up to 15 days Premium pay (overtime) when working on Sundays and core holidays and much more! From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: Operate a stand-up forklift to load outbound pallets onto trailers in accordance with shipping schedules. Pull, stage, and verify orders using pick lists, RF scanners, and SAP WMS instructions. Confirm correct SKU, flavor, pack size, lot codes, and expiration dates prior to shipment. Ensure pallets are properly wrapped, labeled, and temperature protected. Maintain FIFO/FEFO practices to ensure compliance. Scan pallets and record inventory movements accurately in SAP WMS. Perform pre-shift forklift inspections and report equipment or safety issues immediately. Maintain clean and organized dock and staging areas to meet food safety requirements. Follow all food safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and sanitation standards. Communicate with warehouse, production, and quality teams regarding product availability and shipment issues. Assist with other warehouse or shipping duties as assigned. From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent is preferred 1 or more years of stand-up forklift experience in a food manufacturing or cold-storage environment Knowledge of food safety and cold-chain handling strongly preferred. Ability to read and follow shipping documents, labels, and lot/date codes Experience with RAF and SAP preferred Knowledge of computer fundamentals and strong math skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to stand and operate equipment for extended periods Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs. Frequent bending, reaching, and twisting Ability to work in cold and refrigerated environments (35-45 degrees Fahrenheit) Ability to work around moving equipment and loading docks. Must follow all safety policies, forklift certification requirements, and lock-out/tag-out procedures as applicable The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general termsand does not necessarily describe all the duties. At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Requirements

Responsibilities

The Shipping Forklift Operator is responsible for safely loading outbound yogurt pallets and pulling and staging customer orders. This role ensures accurate and timely shipment of refrigerated dairy products while complying with safety standards.