Forklift Driver

Job Description

This position provides the safe transportation and storage of all ingredients, packaging and finished goods through BRF’s facilities. Employees are responsible for driving forklifts to load, unload trucks and storage racks, and to store and retrieve food products, equipment or other materials to support food production lines.

Posting

Start Date:

6/15/26
Division: Plant
Location Type: On-Site
Pay Min: 21.00 USD
Pay Max: 24.00 USD
Job Location: Macedon, NY 14502, USA
Req : 627

2nd shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Monday through Friday. 2nd Shift Differential: $0.75 per hour.

• Performs equipment inspection and documents any deficiencies as required.
• Operates forklifts and other equipment following BRF safety procedures; maintains awareness of pedestrian traffic, docks, and racking conditions at all times.
• Inspects and takes necessary corrective actions to ensure that pallet condition and load stability of materials allow for safe handling.
• Follows all BRF safety procedures and GMPs.
• Per established SOPs, receives vendor purchase orders, transfers interplant product, locates product in storage locations, picks truckload and LTL orders in FIFO sequence, loads truckload and LTL carriers.
• Accurately follows bills of lading and pick lists and conducts supporting transactions in SAP to update inventory.
• Loads and unloads trucks within standard time allocation and follows specified load distribution instructions.
• Receives, verifies counts, and places raw materials into specified warehouse storage locations.
• Inspects the work area and maintains housekeeping to GMP and food safety standards at all times during the shift.
• Assists as assigned in organization and cleaning of dock, rack storage areas, and facility; reports to supervision any deficiencies that cannot be immediately corrected.
• Reports and takes actions required to correct or rework any damaged materials.
• Participates in internal audit programs and offers suggestions for improved operations.
• Inspects all incoming and outbound freight and trailer conditions; takes corrective action as required to ensure delivery of freight in acceptable condition by following shipping and receiving SOPs and documented inspection procedures.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience driving a forklift in a manufacturing setting, including close‑quarters and high‑traffic areas.
• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Forklift license required; employees will be recertified through the training process.
• Ability to read the SOPs, bills of lading, and pick lists, which are written in English, and complete associated paperwork.
• Fluently read and write in English to ensure paperwork and record keeping is completed to SQF standards.
• Ability to accurately follow directions, work effectively in teams, and contribute a positive attitude each day.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, which includes fluctuations in heat, moisture, and noise.
• Wearing GMP personal protective equipment (PPE) – hard hat, hairnet (head and beard if applicable), steel‑toed shoes/boots, face mask.