Forklift Driver

JOB TITLE:FORKLIFT DRIVER

REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: BAGGING

LOCATION: OXNARD, CA

Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 27 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, and Peru. Our global distribution network includes 16 forward distribution centers in North America, China, Europe and the Netherlands, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

Job Summary

Respons ible for the transport of pallets within the facility, preparing orders for shipment, and other duties as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive stand-up, sit-down, and other industrial vehicles such as rider pallet jacks.
• Responsible for daily forklift inspections.
• Stage fruit bins and pallets for inspections, shipments, and in-bounds.
• Unload, offload, and rack goods.
• Follow daily maintenance programs for forklift and scanner equipment.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods.
• Follow safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Report facility and pallet damages.
• Accurately labeling pallets.
• Ensure that loads are properly secured and stabilized for transport.
• Accurately follow scanning procedures for inventory accuracy and pallet tracking.
• Perform down stacking and restacking of pallets.
• Perform other warehouse operations duties as needed.
• Perform weekly and monthly inventory counts with accuracy.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience certified and operating Forklift.
• Knowledge of Microsoft D365 operation preferred.
• Ability and willingness to follow SOP’s.
• Effective communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work and communicate with managers, supervisors, and other departments.
• Ability to lift or move 25 pounds to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in temperature-controlled environment from 34°F – 52°F.
  
  

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Pay Rate: $19.90/hr - $24.25/hr