Lift Truck Operator -Warehouse Shipping-Shift

Lift Truck Operator I – Warehouse Shipping – Shift 3

Join Bolthouse Fresh Foods as a Lift Truck Operator I working shift 3 in our warehouse shipping department.

$17.00/hr – $20.00/hr

• Reports to Supervisor
• Travel requirement: N/A
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Shift: 3rd
• Employment Category:
  Full Time Regular

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we employ approximately 1,600 dedicated individuals and have been committed to high‑quality products since 1915.

The Lift Truck Operator I will operate electrically powered stand‑up, sit‑down, high reach, quad‑mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment to move, stack, tier, and place products/materials within the Warehouse, CPG, and Natural Ingredient departments in a safe and efficient manner.

• Conduct daily inspections of assigned equipment.
• Consistently use an RF scan gun connected to a computer (VMU) to direct, identify, and track materials as they are moved.
• Physically rotate materials to ensure proper aging.
• Utilize Red Prairie Warehouse Management System (WMS) to relocate materials to the proper department for utilization.
• Unload, transport, and store all incoming materials/finished goods using Red Prairie (WMS).
• Perform other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs.

• High School/GED or 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience, or a combination of both.
• Forklift Certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and a clean driving record, verified through a background check.

• Read, interpret, and follow all safety, operating, and maintenance documentation.
• Efficiently read and write in English.
• Fill out routine reports and simple correspondence.
• Work as a team and follow instructions in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Apply common sense and good judgment while working under minimal supervision.
• Train, learn, and use the necessary equipment and tools.
• Work scheduled, assigned times and overtime as required.
• Possess basic mathematical skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs:
  Windows, Excel, and Access.

• Previous experience using a warehouse management system with RF scan guns, VMU units, and handheld RF units.
• Knowledge of Red Prairie and WMS.

• Environmental exposure to cold/wet conditions (≤40°F); work in indoor and outdoor warehouse facilities.
• Material exposure – moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3‑point contact for tasks in main shipping area.
• Manipulate objects in a repetitive motion for extended periods.
• Stand for long periods.

3rd Shift – 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM; overtime, weekends, and holidays may be mandatory. Rotating work‑day/time‑off schedules may also be required.

• 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.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need special assistance applying for this position, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at TalentA