Cherry Picker Forklift

Company Overview:

Welcome to Sun City Produce !! The Best Produce Under the Sun!!

Sun Commodities is a privately held company and we are one of the main players in the wholesale of produce in the Southeast. The Sun group of companies distributes produce locally, internationally and has serviced the cruise industry for over 20+ years!

Sun City has an opportunity for an experienced Forklift Operator to join the Warehouse/Distribution Center in Pompano Beach, FL. We are looking for responsible individuals who enjoy working at night in a fast-paced work environment.


Benefits Offered:

We offer several health insurance packages as well as optional add-ons (Aflac)

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) (Employer match with 4% contribution)
• Life insurance (Company paid)

Job Summary:


The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift to move, locate/relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The job will include but not be limited to the following:

• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck or other powered equipment
• Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, and loading functions as required
• Maintain equipment by performing daily inspections and minor maintenance as needed
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
• Return undelivered product to their proper inventory locations
• Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations
• Efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate areas
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Efficiently move product from staging areas into storage locations
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area, as well as perform cleaning and maintenance duties as directed by Warehouse Supervisor
• Assist with physical inventory and cycle counting
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security is maintained
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards
• Various other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• 1-2 years of forklift experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment (Required)
• Basic math skills - add, subtract, multiply, divide (Required)
• Ability to operate industrial equipment, pallet jack, clamp truck, and cherry picker (Preferred)
• Able to read and write legibly and take/follow directions
• Knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software
  applications
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must be able to work overnight hours

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work to be performed in a warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from -22 degrees Fahrenheit to 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Regular lifting of up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50+ pounds, occasional climbing of ladders, usage of pallet jacks
• Job frequently requires handling objects with hands, standing, walking; repeated twisting at the torso while lifting and pulling inventory from shelves; stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.