Forklift Driver

Company: Classic Salads
Location: Yuma
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description DESCRIPTION OF JOB SCOPE Forklift driver is an employee in the shipping and receiving department. This role is member to our shipping and receiving team and is responsible to perform manual labor and forklift driving needed to process with the highest standards of food quality. The employee is required to notify any issues regarding food safety and general safety awareness. DESCRIPTION OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Adhere to all Classic Salads Food Safety and GMP Policies, including Basic Policies (TRN-0101, TRN-102, TRN-103. TRN-104. TRN-105. TRN-1061. Complete Classic Salads Standard Forklift Training Procedures Use proper lifting and folding boxes techniques occasionally Report all deficiencies to management. Work overtime, weekend,s and holidays if necessary Move product and/or materials manually as required Report all injuries and incidents big or small Demonstrate attention to detail Report any foreign objects while performing duties to immediate supervisor. Communicate with management and/or other employees (Production supervisor, QA ,etc) Be conscious to reduce material spoilage. Able to work in a cold wet environment 36-36 &degree;F Work/cross-train in other areas as needed Fold boxes occasionally 1 lb to 3 lbs Lift bags occasionally 2 oz to 4 Lbs Stack boxes continuously 3 Lbs to 4 Lbs 5-6 boxes high Keep work area clean Train coworkers as needed Lift finished product boxes continuously 3 lbs to 15 lbs Stay in assigned work area Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, eye protection (goggles), face shield, gloves, slip-resistant shoes, wet/rain suit, apron, etc. Be aware of surroundings due to forklift traffic Keep organic and conventional product separated in the warehouse. Keep track of materials and finished product rotation FIFO (First in first out) Complete all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner. Verify case counts when fulfilling or receiving product orders Use basic math and organization skills daily Report dropped or damaged product immediately Scan pallets in or out of racks Replace broken pallets accordingly Follow adequate procedure to charge forklifts Keep finished and raw product in proper rotation in storage (racks, finished product room, raw room, etc) Follow all OSHA requirements for lift trucks. EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience of work in a similar environment preferred. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work with fast-changing priorities and keep up with workflow. Work in a team effort environment. Able to follow simple instructions. Demonstrate knowledge or experience loading and unloading perishable products. Basic organization skills, Basic math skills. Forklift License required. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM THE JOB CONSTANTLY FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS WALKING, STANDING, BENDING NECK, BENDING WAIST, SQUATTING, CLIMBING, TWISTING NECK, TWISTING WAIST, BOTH HANDS USE (SIMPLE GRASPING, POWER GRASPING, FINE MANIPULATION, PUSHING AND PULLING, REACHING BELOW AND ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL) DAILY LIFTING AND CARRYING REQUIREMENTS FOR 8 OR MORE HOURS 1-25 LBS 7 FEET HIGH, 20 FEET IN DISTANCE DESCRIBE THE HEAVIEST ITEM REQUIRED TO CARRY AND THE DISTANCE TO BE CARRIED: EMPTY PALLET LIFT AND CARRY 50-75 LBS 20 FEET OCCASIONALLY

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