Seasonal Forklift Driver

Seasonal Forklift Driver

Pacific Coast Producers, a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking to fill Seasonal Forklift Driver positions with qualified, capable individuals. These positions are based in a fast-pace, high volume production facility in Lodi, CA. Our Lodi facility maintains production lines for canning apricots, peaches, and apple products. Applicants should have relevant forklift driving experience in a cannery or manufacturing environment.

These positions are part of a seniority based collective bargaining (CBA) unit and required to work on various shifts.

Pay Rate: $30.05 per hour. This is a seasonal, on-site role and must be available to work from June through the end of September. Morning, Swing, and Night shifts available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
• May also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Certified to operate a forklift.
• Must be able to work any of the three shifts, overtime and weekends as needed.
• Available to work during the months of June through end of September.
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.

About Pacific Coast Producers Summary

Established in 1971, Pacific Coast Producers is a cooperative owned by over 165 family farmers that grow and deliver various produce, including tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and more, to production facilities in California and Oregon for processing and packaging. With over 3,000 dedicated employees, PCP strives to produce the finest quality products for customers across all channels of trade, including grocery retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the United States and Canada.

Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our facility is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.