Operator, Forklift - Afternoons

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and ERP scanners to safely move, receive, store, and ship finished goods throughout the warehouse.
• Pull and prepare customer orders using pick tickets while ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely order fulfillment.
• Load and unload products from straight trucks, tractor-trailers, and overseas containers while following established safety procedures.
• Organize shipping paperwork, including manifests, labels, and pick tickets, and coordinate shipments through approved carriers.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory checks, and warehouse organization activities to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment while supporting additional shipping, receiving, and inventory-related responsibilities as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED, plus two or more years of related warehouse, shipping, receiving, or forklift experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and utilize warehouse systems and processes.
• Experience with ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is preferred.

What You Can Look Forward To

• A hands-on role supporting critical warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory operations.
• Opportunities to build and expand skills in logistics, inventory control, warehouse operations, and material handling.
• A collaborative environment focused on customer satisfaction, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Daily interaction with shipping, receiving, inventory management, and order fulfillment processes that support customers across the organization.
• A workplace that values integrity, reliability, cooperation, accountability, and initiative.
• A dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development within a global food ingredient and nutritional supplement organization.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Regular lifting, moving, and handling of materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling of materials and equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing, eye, head, and respiratory protection when required.
• Ability to work in varying warehouse and production conditions, including dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, loud, or outdoor environments depending on the assigned work area.

Disclaimer

• The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.
• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required.
• Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs.
• Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required.