Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join a growing team where your skills are valued, and your work makes a real impact. At LT Foods Americas, we’re committed to delivering high-quality products while maintaining a safe, efficient, and team-oriented warehouse environment. As a Forklift Operator, you’ll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly—helping ensure products are handled with care, orders are fulfilled accurately, and customers receive what they need on time. 

The Forklift Operator reports to the Warehouse Manager and is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient handling of materials 

in accordance with LT Foods America’s warehouse standards and inventory processes. This role supports operational excellence by minimizing product damage, improving productivity, ensuring accurate shipments, and preventing stock shortages.

What We Offer

• Monday–Friday schedule (must be flexible to work Saturdays as needed) 
• 1st and 2nd shift opportunities available 
• Company-sponsored benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and FSA) after 30 days 
• Annual performance reviews 
• Paid time off after 30 days (up to 26 days annually) 
• Employee discount on company products 
• Quarterly bonus opportunities 
• Monthly company-sponsored lunches

• Operate material handling equipment, including sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, electric pallet jacks, and slip sheets, to move products throughout the facility. 
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently; operate dock levelers as needed.      
• Stage, organize, and store incoming and outgoing products in designated areas. 
• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare orders to meet customer service and delivery standards. 
• Handle partial orders and repalletize products manually when required. 
• Stack pallets properly and maintain a clean work area by disposing of debris such as cardboard, plastic wrap, and waste. 
• Conduct daily forklift inspections and maintain equipment in compliance with OSHA  and MSDS standards. 
• Complete and maintain daily equipment checklists. 
• Accurately enter product data into SAP and utilize WMS tools, including handheld scanners, to manage inventory and transactions. 
• Label and store products in assigned warehouse locations. 
• Follow all shipping and receiving procedures and documentation requirements. 
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory activities. 
• Identify and report equipment damage, safety hazards, or operational issues to the supervisor immediately. 
• Offload containers using push-pull attachments within established timeframes. 
• Ensure all product handling, storage, and movement comply with Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) standards to prevent cross-contamination and maintain product integrity. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of forklift operating experience.
• Valid forklift certification/license.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand basic English sufficient to follow safety instructions, equipment procedures, workplace policies, and written documentation. 
• Prior experience operating a slip-sheet forklift is preferred; candidates must have experience or be willing and able to learn and safely operate slip-sheet forklift equipment .
• Basic math skills for counting and inventory accuracy.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or distribution environment. 

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment. 
• Frequent use of hands requires dexterity and strength. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, occasionally on a repetitive basis. 
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling as needed. 
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet productivity expectations.

Work Environment

This role operates in a fast-paced warehouse/manufacturing setting with exposure to moving machinery, including forklifts and production equipment. The environment may include loud noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

Acknowledgment

This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the position, but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all tasks. Responsibilities may change based on business needs. This description does not constitute a contract of employment.

LT Foods Americas, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application process.