Forklift Driver WA - Cut and Peeled Prod - Shift 1

Forklift Driver

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America's largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.

The Forklift Driver will drive electric powered, or propane powered industrial truck with lifting devices such as a forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or move products, material, and equipment. This person will be responsible for obtaining and transporting proper packaging supplies to production staging area from warehouse storage, as well as transport pallets of finished product from production to shipping areas in a timely manner.

• Collect, rotates, dumps and stores raw product into cull trailers, rotates stock in cold storage on rare occasion, inventories stock in cold storage, and accomplishes all other tasks requiring the use of specified heavy equipment
• Obtain supplies from warehouse storage racks for production and transport to appropriate staging areas as required
• Remove packing, banding and place in proper receptacles, remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the dumpster or other appropriate receptacles
• Transport pallets of finished product from production to shipping areas with Forklift
• Inspect equipment at beginning and end of each shift
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Read, write and communicate as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
• Ability to use the equipment and tools used to perform the job.
• Ability to take direction from supervision.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/GED or six to nine months of experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
• Forklift Certification
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience using a warehouse management system which includes RF scan guns, VMU units, and handheld RF units
• Knowledge of Red Prairie and WMS, preferred

Physical Demands:

• Ability to ascend and descend ramps, steps, ladders, stairs using three-point contact.
• Environment exposure_ hot/humid conditions (95 ° or above).
• Environmental exposure –cold/wet conditions (40 ° or below).
• Ability to work in warehouse/cold storage/shipping dock (34 degrees).
• Occasional exposure to environmental factors such as fumes, airborne particles and vibrations.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.; stand for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; climb steps/stairs.
• Ability to use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, and handle scanning objects in one position or in a repetitive motion for an extended period of time.

Hours & Workdays:

1st Shift – 6:15AM to 5:00PM Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance applying for a position or believe you require accommodation due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: View email address on click.appcast.io for additional support or guidance.

Recruitment Agencies:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.