About this role
Job title: Forklift Operator
About the Role The Forklift Operator at Bachoco USA's Albertville Plant will operate a forklift or pallet jack to move and load/unload materials, supplies, packaging, and finished products on 1st shift (7:00a-4:00p). This role supports production lines, maintains proper materials rotation, and ensures accurate counts and safe operation in a manufacturing environment. The position requires PIE OP Certification and is considered safety sensitive.
What You'll Do
- Operate forklift or pallet jack to move, load, and unload raw materials, supplies, packaging, and finished products.
- Supply materials to production lines and assist with line-side needs.
- Inspect forklift or pallet jack prior to operation and maintain a clean equipment and work area (including cooler, freezer, and dock areas).
- Load/unload trailers from BOKF facilities and outside vendors; verify counts of finished goods, packaging, and materials.
- Maintain cooler rotation and staging of raw materials; remove damaged materials and re-stack/wrap pallets.
- Complete applicable paperwork; ensure proper documentation and tracking.
- Clean trailers prior to loading and perform other duties as assigned.
- This role requires PIE OP Certification completed by onsite trainer and is a safety sensitive position.
What We're Looking For
- Experience operating a forklift and/or pallet jack in a production or warehouse environment.
- Ability to verify counts and maintain accurate material inventories; knowledge of loading/unloading trailers.
- Ability to work 1st shift (7:00am-4:00pm) on-site and in a safety-sensitive environment.
- PIE OP Certification required (completed by onsite PIE Trainer).
- Ability to work in cooler and freezer areas and maintain clean, organized work areas.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base pay: $13.50/hour.
- $1/hour weekly attendance incentive; $1/hour night shift premium.
- 6 paid holidays per year (after 90 days).
- Paid vacation (after 90, 180, and 270 days).
- 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and more.
- 2 personal days per year (after 90 days).
- Equal Opportunity Employer; recruitment guidelines and resume handling per policy.