Lift Truck Operator - Warehouse Shipping - Shift

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Full-Time Regular Bakersfield, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.00 To $20.00 Hourly

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the:
  
  Supervisor
• Travel Requirement:
  
  N/A
• FLSA Status:
  
  Non-Exempt
• Shift: 2nd
• Employment Category:
  Full Time Regular
• Pay Range $17.00 to $20.00

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking.

Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Lift Truck Operator I will operate electrically powered stand-up, sit-down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, move, or place in racks, products/materials within the Warehouse, CPG, and Natural Ingredient departments in a safe, and efficient manner.

• Conducts daily inspections on assigned equipment which may include but not be limited to stand-up, sit- down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment
• Consistently uses a radio frequency scan gun which is connected to computer (VMU) on lift that directs, identifies, and tracks materials as it is moved
• Responsible for physically rotating materials to ensure proper aging
• Utilizes Red Prairie, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to relocate materials to the proper department for utilization
• Will unload, transport, and store all incoming materials/finished goods using Red Prairie (WMS)
• Other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/GED or six months to one year of experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
• Forklift Certification or must be able to obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow all safety, operating, and maintenance documentation
• Ability to efficiently read, and write in English
• Ability to fill out routine reports and simple correspondence
  
  Ability to work as a team and follow instructions while in a fast-paced and high-pressured environment
• Ability to apply common sense and good judgment while working under minimal supervision
• Ability to train, learn, and use the equipment and tools necessary
• Ability to work scheduled, assigned times and overtime as required
• Possess basic mathematical skills (such as adding and subtracting)
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs:
  Windows, Excel, and Access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience using a warehouse management system which includes RF scan guns, VMU units,handheld RF units
• Knowledge of Red Prairie and WMS, preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Environmental exposure - cold/wet conditions (40 °Fahrenheit or below); will work in the warehouse building as well as ALL facilities (indoor and outdoor).
• Material exposure –…