Tree Nut Processing: Forklift Operator & Production Worker
Job in
Sandston, Henrico County, Virginia, 23150, USA
Listed on 2026-05-29
Listing for:
AgHires
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-29
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Food Production, Manufacturing Production, Operations Engineer, Industrial Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Food Production Worker / Fork Lift Operator - Tree Nut Processing (Peanut-Free Facility)
Location: Sandston, VA
Pay Rate:
- $20/hour - Food Production Worker
- Up to $23/hour - Certified Fork Lift Operator
Openings: Multiple positions available
Job Overview
We are hiring motivated Food Production Workers and experiencedFork Lift Operators to join our growing team at apeanut-free facility specializing in premium food processing. This is a great opportunity to work in a clean, safety-focused environment where you willwork with tree nuts as part of a professional production and logistics operation.
As aFork Lift Operator, you will play a key role in moving materials, supporting production flow, and maintaining compliance in ourpeanut-free facility. Team members in production roles will helpwork with tree nuts through washing, packaging, and quality control processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Wash, process, and package products that work with tree nuts in a regulated food production environment
- Safely operate sit-down forklifts as a Fork Lift Operator to load, unload, and transport materials
- Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the peanut-free facility
- Inspect shipments for accuracy, quality, and damage
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area
- Follow GMPs, food safety standards, and company policies
- Assist with inventory tracking and stock rotation
- Wear required PPE and follow all safety protocols
This role is based in apeanut-free facility. No peanuts or peanut-based products are permitted on-site. Employees willwork with tree nuts such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, and macadamia nuts.
To maintain food safety compliance:
- Work boots must be changed into on-site and left at the facility
- Lockers are provided for personal items
- No cell phones allowed in manufacturing areas (break areas permitted)
- Previous experience in food production or manufacturing preferred
- Sit-down forklift experience required for Fork Lift Operator positions
- Forklift certification required for the $23/hour Fork Lift Operator rate (assistance available for qualified candidates)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
- Must be comfortable working in a peanut-free facility and able to work with tree nuts daily
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
- Competitive pay with certification incentives
- Stable weekday schedule
- Clean, one-floor facility
- Strong focus on safety and food compliance
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
If you're a dependableFork Lift Operator or Food Production Worker looking for long-term stability in a professionalpeanut-free facility where you canwork with tree nuts in a safe and structured environment, we encourage you to apply today!
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