Forklift Operator II (3rd Shift)

 

Company & Culture: 

At GT’s Living Foods, LLC, we’ve stayed true to the authentic brewing process for over 25 years. Our #1 selling Kombucha is raw, organic, naturally effervescent, and handcrafted in small batches – always cultured, never compromised. We’re proud to remain a family owned & operated company. As our GT’s family continues to grow, we are deeply humbled and sincerely grateful for every moment of this journey with you.

Requirements: 

• 1-2 years of experience operating a stand-up forklift in a cold storage warehouse environment (preferred)
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Certification: Forklift license/certification is preferred (please provide a copy in application if possible).
• Languages: Bilingual, English and Spanish, is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Use of RF scanners for ERP entries or WMS proficiency is preferred.

Job Description:

At GT’s Living Foods, our Warehouse Forklift Operators (II) ensure that every case/keg of finished product is maintained in cold storage in accordance with quality standards and product specifications. Warehouse Forklift Operators (II) are responsible for transporting pallets of finished product in and out of the warehouse cold storage facility using a standup forklift. Warehouse Forklift Operators (II) must precisely load and retrieve pallets of finished product onto and from pallet runners in the cold storage area while adhering to the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect forklift for damage and complete 'Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist' prior to operation to confirm forklift functions properly
• Review daily product order schedule and assignment, including outbound and transfer shipments
• Operate stand-up forklift to transport pallets of finished product from the production line to be loaded onto pallet runners in the cooler
• Ensure pallets of finished product are transported to the cooler in a timely manner according to quality standards and GMP guidelines
• Operate stand-up forklift to transport pallets of finished product from the cooler to the staging area to be repalletized
• Use the FIFO method to ensure pallets of finished product are taken out of the cooler according to load date and time
• Use RF scanner to complete systematic transactions, including tracking inventory, date and time of loading/unloading in cooler, and location of pallets in ERP/D365
• Adhere to all workplace safety standards, such as Lockout/Tagout, OSHA guidelines and other company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned 

 

GT’s Employee Experience (Benefits/Perks):  

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with Matching 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line 
• Corporate Discounts with our partners thru LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, gyms, childcare, and more!) 
• Others: Food trucks every weekday and quarterly employee appreciation events 
• Employees are eligible for a subsidy to purchase required footwear after sixty (60) days of active employment following their hire date and once annually thereafter. 

 

Job Details:

• Work Hours: 8pm-4:30am 
• Work Attire: Use good judgement, keeping in mind the nature of the work, each employee’s own safety and the safety of others, and the need to interact with the public. 
• Pay Range: $21.50-23.50/hr
• PPE is required for this position and will require steel toe boots 

 

GT's Living Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.