WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE (FORKLIFT OPERATOR)

Pay starting at $18.00/hr with previous stand-up reach forklift experience.

Pay starting at $17.00/hr with previous sit-down forklift experience with $1.00/hr increase after receiving in-house stand-up reach forklift certification. 

Receive an additional $1.00/hr if you work in the freezer.

Following your introductory period, you would be eligible for quarterly bonus opportunities.

Years of experience will be taken into consideration for pay.

Position Summary Description:

Operates forklift or other equipment to receive product into the warehouse. Transports palletized products to proper pick slots.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates lift truck or other equipment to receive product into the warehouse.
• Transports palletized products to proper warehouse slots.
• Replenishes primary pick slots from secondary pick slots.
• May assist in receiving area or with will call orders.
• Moves empty pallets.
• Follows established safety standards for proper food handling and date rotation procedures.
• Responsible for general housekeeping in the warehouse.
• Performs similar and related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Uses the Company’s Mission/Vision Statements and Core Values as their guiding principles.

Education/Training and Experience:

• One year experience of distribution or warehouse experience, preferably in the foodservice industry.
• One year of forklift experience with an electric stand up reach forklift. 
• Must be able to perform basic to moderately difficult mathematical functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, averaging and percentages.
• Must be able to successfully complete in-house forklift certification test. 

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 lbs.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical/Vision/Dental
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Life insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible On-Demand Pay 

Y. Hata & Co., Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.