Forklift Driver - 2nd shift

Job Title

Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating an electric powered industrial forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, push, pull, tier, and count product and materials. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle in a manner that meets company standards for quality, productivity, and accuracy.

• Follow GMPs, safety guidelines, wear PPE and adhere to all safety rules.
• Process and assist with all inbound and/or outbound stocking, picking, and packing as required by the production schedule, and perform additional warehouse functions.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage, reporting any quality variances.
• Accurately pick, pull, and prepare required products from the warehouse for shipment to meet shipping cutoff times and processing orders according to all regulatory standards.
• Assist with inventory accuracy on the work floor by cross‑checking products and informing management of any discrepancies and supplying materials to production lines as needed.
• Perform stock alignments as necessary to improve inventory performance and accuracy.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars of trailers.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Follow all GMP, safety, company policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Conduct daily inspection of trucks and complete operational checklists.
• Recharge batteries.
• Utilize RF scanners for shipping and receiving.

• Experience operating in a fast‑paced, ready‑to‑eat food facility is a plus.
• Understanding of basic arithmetic in all units of measure to perform standard operating procedures.
• Ability to read, comprehend, write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Effective memory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to follow instructions.
• Strong multi‑tasking skills and great attention to detail with follow‑through.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Should be honest, respectful, and trustworthy.
• Minimum 2+ years of related experience and/or training in a food manufacturing/food service environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• The job is performed in a manufacturing plant environment. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke will occur.

• Above average endurance and coordination, including hand‑eye, hand‑foot, and balance is expected and required. The employee will need to climb on racking systems up to 15 feet above the ground to reach product.
• Bending, crouching, and lifting/moving up to 50 lbs. are required.
• Required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, reach, stretch, bend, kneel, and/or crouch regularly.
• Visual requirements: close vision, ability to distinguish color, and peripheral vision.
• Perception of sound is required.

• 04:30 PM – 03:00 AM

$23.24 per hour

Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)