Lift Truck Operator I - 1st Weekend Shift

THE ROLE: Lift Truck Operator I - 1st Weekend Shift

• This position will report to the: Shift Manager
• Travel Requirement: None
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly
• Shift: 1st Shift (Friday and Monday 6:30AM-2:30PM; Saturday and Sunday 6:30AM-6:30PM); when business requires, overtime will be mandatory
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $17-$18

Bolthouse Farms is recognized as a leader in growing, manufacturing, and distributing high quality, nutrient dense branded products. Employing more than 2,200 people and headquartered in Bakersfield, California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Bolthouse Farms is one of the largest carrot growers and distributors in the U.S. and manufactures the No. 1 premium refrigerated branded beverage in U.S. retail. Bolthouse Farms is made up of farm and food fanatics who work every day to serve Our Land, Our People, and All People. In 2022 Bolthouse Farms acquired 2022 is Evolution Fresh the #1 juice brand in Natural Channel and the fastest growing cold press juice in US Food. Visit www.bolthouse.com or www.evolutionfresh.com to learn more.

The Lift Truck Operator I operate 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.

JOB DUTIES:

• 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

Additional Required Qualifications:

• 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:

• Exposure to cold temperature (34 degrees to sub-zero temperatures)
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. consistently
• During the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that certain “non-essential worker” personnel may at times store consumer-facing materials (including, but not limited to, EADs, coupons, promotional materials, etc.) offsite from Company locations, such as at associates’ homes or in vehicles. All such consumer-facing materials must be maintained in a smoke-free and secure workplace environment.

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  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.