Shipping Forklift Driver
Company: Classic Salads
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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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 °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
Keywords: Classic Salads, Antioch , Shipping Forklift Driver, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Watsonville, California
