Fork Lift Operator: J&J Snack Foods

Posted
11/02/2026 in Manufacturing

Print# Fork Lift Operator: J&J Snack Foods in Rock Island
** J&J Snack Foods
** Rock Island, IL Start Date
11/02/ Full-TimeJ&J Snack Foods is hiring a Fork Lift Operator in Rock Island, Illinois, at $16 per hour. The role uses warehouse management systems to pick and transfer orders, load and unload trucks, count inventory, receive finished goods, and stage transfers. The position requires forklift certification and at least two years of related warehouse experience, including one year using a warehouse management system and operating forklifts or pallet riders.

The operator checks trailers, completes bills of lading, performs forklift safety checks, and reports food safety or quality problems. J&J Snack Foods has operated in the snack food industry for more than 50 years and produces brands including SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin' Dots.
* Role:
Fork Lift Operator

* Employer:

J&J Snack Foods

* Location:

Rock Island, IL
* Pay: $16 per hour

* Employment type:

Not stated on the official posting

Apply for This Job Applicants need forklift certification, basic arithmetic, and the ability to read and write English. The role also calls for organization, time management, communication, problem-solving, flexibility, and the ability to handle several tasks.## Warehouse Orders And Transfers The operator uses a warehouse management system to pick and transfer orders. Finished goods, returns, and materials move through receiving, counting, staging, and loading tasks.

Truck work includes loading and unloading trailers, inspecting trailer conditions, and completing bills of lading. Pallet riders and forklifts are part of the daily material-handling work.
* Pick and transfer orders in the warehouse management system
* Load and unload trucks
* Count inventory and receive returns
* Stage transfers and finished goods
* Inspect trailers and complete bills of lading## Forklift Safety And Food Quality Safety checks cover forklift condition and battery charging. Food safety and quality concerns go to the appropriate supervisor or operating team.

Warehouse work in a snack food facility connects material movement with finished-product control. The operator keeps product and equipment handling records accurate while following the facility's safety practices.## Experience With Warehouse Systems The role calls for two years of related warehouse experience. At least one year must include warehouse management system work and operation of forklifts or pallet riders.

Basic arithmetic supports inventory counts and transfer records. English reading and writing support bills of lading, safety checks, system entries, and communication about quality problems.## J&J Snack Foods Products And WorkplaceJ&J Snack Foods Corp. produces sweet and savory snacks, bakery items, frozen beverages, and frozen novelties for retail, food service, restaurants, amusement parks, and consumers. The J&J Snack Foods company reports more than 4,700 employees.

The company identifies employee training, health and safety, and hazard reduction as workplace priorities. Its product brands include SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, Dippin' Dots, LUIGI'S Real Italian Ice, and Hola Churros.

Rock Island warehouse operations connect incoming materials, finished goods, and outbound truck movements. The Fork Lift Operator handles the records and equipment checks that keep those movements controlled.

Application materials should demonstrate forklift certification and warehouse management system experience. The direct posting identifies the $16 hourly rate and Rock Island work location.