Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Local Bounti is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.

Our mission is rooted in sustainability and in turn human welfare.

By growing local we help eliminate food waste and provide fresh, high-quality produce. Our sustainable greenhouse technology delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our crops, resulting in 90% less water consumption and 95% less land use than conventional agriculture, no need for herbicides or pesticides , and the lowest carbon footprint in the industry .

We are committed to the growth and cultivation of our employee’s well-being , so that our employees feel that they are in a career environment that enables them to thrive personally and professionally. We provide an educational and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company. We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to employees working over 30 hours a week.

• Competitive Pay
• Indoor Agriculture Environment
• A culture focused on Work / Life Balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision and very competitive contribution rates
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Generous Vacation Time and 5 Sick days each year
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Immediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• Basic and Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Voluntary STD / LTD
• Aflac
• Caregiver Support
• Training and Development
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits (includes part-time and seasonal staff)
• MarketPlace Perks at Work
• Free Employee Assistance Program services that focus on health physically, emotionally, socially, and financially.

Local Bounti employees are empowered, valued, and respected. They have a passion for their work and for Local Bounti’s success. This shared passion for achievement is the lifeblood of our company.

Position Overview :

As a Forklift Operator at Local Bounti, you will ensure timely, safe, and efficient receiving, storing, or moving of material in the warehouse, loading dock, yard, or storage area while upholding our commitment to sustainability and food safety. You will also transport materials to, from, or between manufacturing production lines. By being a key part of our manufacturing process, you help guarantee our customers receive the freshest produce, supporting our mission to revolutionize agriculture.

Key Responsibilities :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to work and perform the essential functions in this work environment.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

Physical Demands :

o Sound Perception : Ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear.

o Sound Differentiation : Ability to detect differences in sounds based on loudness or pitch.

o Directional Hearing : Ability to identify the direction from which a sound originates.

o Near Acuity : Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

o Night Vision : Ability to see at night and under low-light conditions.

o Glare Handling : Ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lights.

o Peripheral Vision : Ability to detect objects or movement to the side while looking ahead.

o Color Differentiation : Ability to differentiate between colors, including shades and brightness.

o Depth Perception : Ability to judge distances between objects and oneself.

o Spatial Awareness : Ability to understand one's position in relation to the environment and nearby objects.