Warehouse Forklift Operator | Nights

Kan Pak®, a Golden State Foods company, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of beverage, yogurt, and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is core to many of our products, allowing them to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months. From coffee beverages and creamers to yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages, Kan Pak delivers innovative solutions supported by state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and exceptional customer service.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled forklift operator for our Penn Yan, NY location. This opportunity requires flexibility to work weekends and overtime.

This role is responsible for receiving, selecting, storage and loading of all products and/or materials while safely operating all material handling equipment.

• Week A: 36 hours
• Week B: 48 hours

Rate of Pay: $20.50

Shift Times:
Nights 7 pm‑7 am

• Coordinate Kan Pak Quality activities and operations to meet objectives for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliance, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction at Kan Pak.
• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short and long‑range goals and objectives for business growth.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move material to proper storage or staging location.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Ensure all transactions are scanned and recorded accurately, to reflect a correct inventory position at any time. These include shipments, donations, product loss, and damage.
• Ensure full compliance with all quality assurance standards, especially good housekeeping and overall cleanliness of products and work areas.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Maintain compliance with Kan Pak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and other regulations.
• Act according to Kan Pak’s Creed & Values.

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift operator experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, ability to navigate through multiple systems.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination, peripheral vision, and ability with spatial relationships.
• Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlook.
• Supports and acts in the best interest of the company.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, sometimes to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Kan Pak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

Kan Pak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. It will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.