REACH TRUCK/FORKLIFT DRIVER

About the Company:

JBS has more than 200,000 employees worldwide, with plants and offices on five continents and in 13 countries, including Brazil, the USA, Australia, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong. We export to every nation, reflecting our strong global reach and stability.

JBS focuses on what is attainable, what we can control, and what we know best. Our formula is simple: Everything starts and ends at the plants, and the quality of the livestock and the capacity of our employees equal JBS's success.

Our employees are our most important asset. We hire qualified people who are passionate about succeeding, committed to doing their best, eager to learn and grow, and offered opportunities for advancement within JBS.

About the Role:

Reach Truck / Forklift Driver Frozen Food Distribution ($20.90/HR) The Reach Truck/Forklift Driver plays a critical role in supporting daily warehouse operations in a temperature-controlled environment. We provide comprehensive training to ensure safety and proficiency in cold storage conditions.

This position is responsible for safely operating reach trucks, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment to move, store, retrieve, and stage frozen products, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace in alignment with cold-chain and food-safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Material Handling & Equipment Operation
• Safely operate reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks.
• Move pallets to and from racks up to high-reach elevations.
• Perform put-away, replenishment, case picking, pallet building, and staging activities.
• Follow FEFO rotation and maintain proper stock placement within assigned zones.

• Accuracy, Quality & Documentation
• Ensure accurate scanning, labeling, and documentation for all product movement.
• Verify pallet counts, product codes, and temperature requirements.
• Report damaged product, mispicks, or inventory discrepancies immediately.
• Support loading and unloading activities as needed.

• Safety, Compliance & Cold Chain Integrity
• Follow all OSHA, food safety, cold storage, and equipment operation guidelines.
• Conduct and document pre?shift equipment inspections.
• Maintain safe travel speeds, clear visibility, and proper load securement.
• Wear required PPE and operated safely in subzero temperatures.

• Warehouse Organization & Support
• Maintain clean aisles, dock areas, and racking zones.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory checks, and slotting adjustments.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, leads, and team members.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency efforts.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of reach truck or forklift operating experience (warehouse preferred).
• Current forklift certification.
• Experience in frozen or cold storage environments is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 0F to 20F.
• Proficiency with RF scanners and WMS systems.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and consistency.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and work at heights in racking systems.

Pay Rate:

$20.90/HR

Equal Opportunity Statement:

JBS USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, and termination, consistent with North Carolina at-will employment principles.