Order Picker​/Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Summary: Responsible for receiving, shipping, storing, inventory control, and order fulfillment activities using a forklift and pallet jack while ensuring food safety, inventory accuracy, and warehouse efficiency.

Company Overview

CKC Good Food is a vibrant food service partner committed to nourishing bodies, minds, and cultures every day. We pride ourselves on delivering delicious meals alongside top-notch operational support, making us one of the leading family-owned, women-owned food service providers in our region. Our diverse team works together to create a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

Join Our Team!

We are looking for a dependable and safety-focused Order Picker / Forklift Operator to join our warehouse operations team. This role is essential to maintaining efficient inventory flow, accurate order fulfillment, and safe food handling practices. The ideal candidate will have experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering accuracy and quality in every task.

What You'll Do

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare products for shipping, receiving, storage, and inventory.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move, lift, and transfer materials.
• Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy, completeness, and condition.
• Verify quantities against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Ensure refrigerated and frozen products are received at proper temperatures.
• Follow established shipping and receiving procedures.
• Report shipment discrepancies and damaged products to appropriate personnel.

• Maintain accurate records of incoming, outgoing, and internal shipments.
• Count, track, and reconcile inventory.
• Monitor stock levels and notify the Purchasing Department of low inventory.
• Check expiration dates, lot numbers, and product rotation requirements.
• Perform regular inventory checks to support timely customer deliveries.
• Report inventory discrepancies and stock issues.

• Pick products accurately based on daily production or customer requirements.
• Verify correct items, quantities, lot numbers, and expiration dates.
• Stage and organize orders for distribution and delivery.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all orders before shipment.

• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Prevent cross-contamination between products.
• Follow allergen-control protocols.
• Inspect products for spoilage, contamination, damage, or quality concerns.
• Maintain compliance with food-handling standards and company policies.

• Monitor refrigerated, frozen, and dry storage areas.
• Record and maintain required temperature logs.
• Report temperature deviations immediately.
• Ensure products are stored within safe temperature ranges.
• Maintain bulk product storage areas as needed.

• Operate a company box truck to transport products between warehouse locations and long-term cold storage facilities.
• Pick up food products from off-site cold storage and safely deliver them to the warehouse.
• Unload, and secure products to prevent damage during transport.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate transportation logs and required documentation.
• Ensure products are transported and handled in compliance with food safety and temperature-control requirements.
• Follow all Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). state, and company driving regulations.
• Maintain a safe driving record and operate company vehicles in a professional manner.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all…