Warehouse Operator, 3rd Shift

September 18, 2026

About the position

Responsible for operating forklifts and other material handling equipment. This includes loading and unloading ingredients, packaging and finished goods, communicating potential issues, and helping maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe environment. This position is also responsible for ensuring refrigerated trucks maintain proper temperatures.

Responsibilities

Complete a daily pre-shift Forklift Inspection, report and resolve any issues
Operate any material handling equipment safely and efficiently as required
Use radio frequency equipment for receiving and storing functions as required
Organize and maintain the warehouse areas following Good Warehousing Practices including FIFO, housekeeping, allergen controls, and stock rotation (inspecting and rotating products)
Identify damaged or contaminated materials and either segregate (Hold) or destroy the items, following written procedures
Complete proper documentation for all inbound loads, track unloading times, report out receiving loads within 24 hours
Facilitate cycle counts, record inventory adjustments, to ensure proper product is available for scheduled production runs.
Closely monitor and ensure accurate quantity is available
Place finished goods away in high levels of racking though-out the warehouse
Properly load and unload finished goods into trailers in and out of the DC
Perform daily housekeeping duties of warehouse
Effectively communicate issues and operations with Management.
Understanding of scanning process as related to inventory movements
Follow and monitor GMP and HACCP guidelines
Adhere to Injury & Illness Prevention Program, Food Safety, & SOPs procedures.
Operates material handling equipment (MHE) safely around employees and visitors.
Ability to pick and pull orders as required by pick sheet.
Stock away correct pallet quantities.
Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with all visitors, employees, and management.
Works with other departments within the Distribution Center / Plant.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

1 Year Warehouse and Receiving Experience
6 months of Crown Stand-Up Forklift experience
Forklift certified with the first 30 days of employment.
Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to follow and communicate directions thoroughly.
Must possess good communication and people skills.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure.

Nice-to-haves

High School diploma and/or GED preferred.
ROSS experience and Basic computer knowledge preferred.
RedZone system experience
Proficient in Microsoft programs and using a scan gun preferred.

Benefits

Shift differential pay is \$1.00 for all hours worked during your assigned shift.

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