Manufacturing - Shipping Forklift Operator

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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, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Break stone’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.

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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 ensures 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!

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.

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• 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…