Forklift Operator

Description

 Who We Are

Headquartered in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods is leading the way in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution. With the recent acquisition of five additional state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we now deliver to customers across the United States and Canada — every single day!

For over 40 years, we've been redefining production and safety processes, building strong partnerships, and creating endless possibilities for our diverse customers — from restaurants and supermarket prepared food operations to convenience store chains and beyond. At F&S, we are fueling families with nutrition, innovation, and convenience, turning meals into memorable moments. By combining cutting-edge technology, deep-rooted customer relationships, and operational excellence, we are shaping the future of fresh — from farm to family.

We're not just about food; we're about people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our team of 2,100 full-time employees drives our culture forward by living our values every day. If you're ready to be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and community impact, join us as we embrace our next exciting chapter of growth. Together, we're planting the seeds of progress and nourishing a fresh, healthy future for everyone!ning.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 401(K) including company match!

• Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays

• Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance

Requirements

 What's the Role  

 Ensures efficient inbound and outbound movement of product using a forklift or reach lift and moves materials to and from warehouse, production, packing house departments. Ensures perishable product is rotated to minimize spoilage. Ensures that product is brought to production rooms in a timely manner. Maintains active forklift certification and completes related training. 

 What You'll Own   

Routinely operates a forklift or reach lift to receive, load, unload, move stock, inventory, or equipment as needed within a warehouse, production or packing house environment. Duties include:

• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas utilizing forklift, pallet jacks or other machinery
• Inspects equipment before use and reports malfunctions, repairs needed or concerns.
• Maintain inventory of supplies. Rotate stock as required.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information
• Read work orders to receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or equipment needs.
• Stack cargo in locations as required using forklifts, pallet jacks or cargo boards.
• Ensures that all equipment is in safe and operating status. Ensures that any issues are addressed and corrected in a timely manner.
• Identify damage, report shortages and quality deficiencies.
• Transport raw materials, ingredients, or inventory to workstations.
• Complete paperwork as necessary and in a timely manner.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation, listens to their sounds and may troubleshoot equipment to locate causes of trouble.
• Supervise and ensure that warehouse is cleaned on a regular basis including waste disposal as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Manager or Warehouse Manager.
• Performs other duties as needed.

 What You Bring 

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Previous experience on forklift preferred
• Experience using an Inventory Scan gun and Warehouse Inventory System is preferred
• Ability to become a certified operator prior to operating equipment
• Must have a clean driving record and able to operate equipment safely
• Experience working in a chilled food factory or related environment is preferred
• Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to the trades
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) helpful
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safe work practices in a food warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a cold/ damp environment for extended periods
• Must be able to complete common paperwork related to shipping, receiving, and material handling
• Ability to read computer generated reports
• Must have strong interpersonal and employee relation skills
• Ability to read, comprehend and speak professionally with team members
• Must have basic mathematical skills

Our Values

As we continue to grow and provide leading-edge products to our customers, we understand hiring the right people and treating them well is critical to our success. Everything we do starts with our values. These are the beliefs that we share and that strengthen our team. Our values shape our thoughts and actions every day. At F&S its Always FRESH and Always FUN!

Find the most positive path.

Respond swiftly, accurately, and nimbly.

Earn trust by sharing, helping, and keeping promises.

Serve up safety.

Have each other’s backs

F&S Fresh Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: F&S Fresh Foods is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at F&S Fresh Foods are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. F&S Fresh Foods will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.