Warehouse Forklift Operator - Sit Down

Warehouse Forklift Operator I - Sit Down

Join GT's Living Foods as a Warehouse Forklift Operator I (Sit Down). The role focuses on safely moving pallets of raw and finished products within the warehouse, supporting receiving, transfer, and outbound shipments.

GT’s Living Foods is a community passionate about creating a healthier, happier world. They aim to transform health and happiness through potent living foods, established as the #1 Kombucha brand in the Health & Wellness space.

• 1‑2 years of experience operating a sit‑down forklift in a warehouse or food/beverage manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Valid sit‑down forklift certification (required)
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as D365 (preferred)
• Availability for flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Bilingual – English/Spanish (preferred)

Warehouse Forklift Operators (I) ensure each case/keg of kombucha is stored properly and transported between production areas, staging, and refrigerated trailers. Responsibilities also include re‑palletizing products and building orders.

• Inspect forklift and complete the daily checklist before operation
• Review daily order schedule for inbound, outbound, and transfer shipments
• Operate sit‑down forklift to move raw materials and finished product to designated areas
• Use RF scanner for systematic transactions, tracking inventory and pallet locations
• Escalate inconsistencies between systematic and physical quantities
• Manually re‑palletize finished product and wrap pallets with shrink wrap
• Load refrigerated trailers, ensuring proper weight distribution and temperature maintenance
• Transport pallets to designated piles
• Adhere to quality, food safety, and workplace safety standards (GMPs, Lockout/Tagout, OSHA, etc.)
• Maintain a clean work area
• Perform occasional duties of a Warehouse Associate (I)
• Perform other assignments as needed

• Frequent moving, standing, bending, reaching, lifting (up to 40 lbs.)
• Occasional manipulation of pallets (30 lbs.)
• Occasional overhead reaching and lifting (30‑40 lbs.) to open/close trailer doors
• Work near moving machinery and forklift batteries
• Primarily seated operation of forklift; may work in warm/humid environment (80‑90°F)

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on GT’s product line
• Corporate discounts via Life Mart (concerts, travel, etc.)
• Food trucks daily and quarterly employee appreciation events

• Work Hours:
  
  10 am‑6:30 pm
• Work Attire:
  Good judgment, safety, and professionalism when interacting with the public
• Pay Range: $18.00/hr to $19.00/hr

GT's Living Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.