Forklift Operator

Company Description

Quality Sales Food Service is an Affiliate of Charlie’s Produce. Charlie’s Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company, the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and it is growing. The secret to our success is people. We strive to hire the best and 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 remains our focus.

With a team of dedicated people 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.

• 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).

• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

• Operate forklift
• Receive and check incoming products
• Properly identify product and ensure quality of product
• Offload trucks using equipment such as forklift or pallet jack
• Store product in assigned slot
• Conduct replenishments and put-aways
• Cycle product based on date (FIFO)
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Adhere to food safety regulations, follow company safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Communication skills and detail oriented.
• Must have basic math comprehension skills.
• Must be safety minded.
• Must be able to work scheduled shifts and overtime as needed.
• Must comply with Physical Demands of Forklift Operator‑see below.
• Ability to work on your own with a detailed list of tasks to accomplish during shift.
• Standup or Sit‑down forklift experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

We do not provide H1-B sponsor ships at this time.

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.

Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.