Fork Lift Driver - All Shifts

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Forklift Driver – Full Time, All Shifts Available 

 

Seeking a motivated Forklift Driver to join our team. Responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks, receiving, storing, and distributing material and products to all departments. 

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: 

• Sunday-Saturday 6 day work week, with opportunities for overtime.  

• Starting hourly pay of $22.03/hr

• Comprehensive Nestlé benefits after 30 days of employment.  

• Yearly reviews and raises.  

 

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH: 

• Completes daily forklift checklist at the beginning of each shift.  

• Operates stand-up forklifts to sort and store perishable goods in designated areas. 

• Reads production schedule, customer orders, work orders, picklists, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. 

• Records amounts of materials or items received and/or distributed on count sheets and picklists. 

• Labels materials with barcodes containing identifying information on inbound receipts.   

• Weighs, counts items for distribution, and performs weekly cycle counts of assigned areas.  

• Maintains inventory records through proper scanning, labeling and storage of product. 

• Reports any damage to forklifts, equipment, or product to supervisor and submits maintenance requests as needed. 

• Cross trains in all duties and responsibilities of all nonexempt Warehouse positions. 

• Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed and the highest standards for quality, safety, and compliance are promoted.  

• Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's). 

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to work overtime, irregular hours, or rotating shifts, required. 

• Ability to work in cold and freezers (-10 degree), required. 

• 3 years of experience operating stand-up forklifts, required.  

• Forklift certification, required. 

• High School Diploma/GED, preferred.  

• RF scanner experience, preferred

• SAP Experience, preferred

 

SKILLS:  

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment, food storage experience helpful.   

• Experience operating stand-up forklifts and with bar coding and data collection.  

• Ability to navigate narrow aisles in a fast-paced warehouse environment.  

• Excellent organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills.  

• Ability to do basic math and use calculators and computers.   

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.  

• Speak, write, and understand English; Bilingual (Spanish/English) helpful. 

 

The approximate hourly pay for this position is $22.03/hr Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

 

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestle in the US Benefits | Nestlé Care