Lift Truck Operator I - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

THE ROLE :

• This position will report to the : Shift Supervisor - Warehouse Shipping
• Travel Requirement : None
• FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
• Shift : 3rd Shift
• Employment Category : Full-Time Hourly

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.

Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield.

Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector.

Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,300 employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Lift Truck Operator I (LTO I) operates electrically powered stand-up, sit-down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, move, or place in racks, products / materials in the cold storage.

The ideal candidate will move materials in the warehouse, CPG, Natural Ingredients, and load / unload truck trailers or shipping containers.

• Conducts daily inspections on assigned equipment which may include but not be limited to stand-up, sit- down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment
• Consistently uses a radio frequency scan gun which is connected to computer (VMU) on lift that directs, identifies and tracks materials as it is moved
• Responsible for physically rotating materials to ensure proper aging
• Utilizes Red Prairie, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to relocate materials to the proper department for utilization
• Will unload, transport, and store all incoming materials / finished goods using Red Prairie (WMS)
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications :

• High school diploma or GED
• One to two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Skills and Abilities :

• One year of related electrically powered stand-up, sit-down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment experience
• Certification in operating electrically powered forklifts is required or must be able to complete forklift training with certificate
• Ability to read and write in English
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work as a team and follow instructions
• Confident learning and using the equipment and tools used to perform the job
• Possess basic mathematical skills (such as adding and subtracting)
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs : Windows, Excel, and Access

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 :

• Environment exposure cold / wet conditions (40 °ree; or below).
• Material exposure moving mechanical parts.
• Required to climb stairways.
• Must be able to lift up to 50-55 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period during shift.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount.

We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status.

We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at : bolthousefreshtalentacquisition@bolthouse.

com for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES :

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

3rd Shift (12 : 00AM - 8 : 30AM); Days and hours for this position will vary and be on a rotating day off schedule based on business needs.

Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be mandatory due to business needs.