Forklift Operator – Food Manufacturing

This position involves operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, organizing warehouse inventory, and supporting daily shipping and receiving operations. Responsibilities include loading and unloading shipments, transporting pallets, organizing storage areas, and supporting production material needs.

Forklift Operator – Food Manufacturing & Cold Storage

Pay: $17.50 per hour
Location: Owasso, OK
Division: Tulsa Skilled
Job Order #: 155013

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking a dependable and safety-conscious Forklift Operator for a food manufacturing and cold storage opportunity in Owasso, Oklahoma. This position involves operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, organizing warehouse inventory, and supporting daily shipping and receiving operations.

Candidates should have previous forklift or warehouse experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment while following strict food safety and workplace safety procedures.

Previous forklift experience is preferred, but candidates must be able to successfully pass a forklift driving skills test.

This is a physically demanding position that also involves manual material handling, inventory verification, shipment inspections, and warehouse organization.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and the ability to safely operate industrial equipment while maintaining accurate records and efficient material movement.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Previous forklift operation, warehouse, shipping and receiving, or material-handling experience is preferred.

Candidates must have the ability to safely operate industrial material-handling equipment and successfully complete the required forklift driving skills assessment.

Experience with sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and pallet jacks is especially valuable.

Applicants should have strong organizational skills and be comfortable verifying shipment quantities, reviewing shipping documentation, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Ability to work in cold or refrigerated environments and perform physically demanding warehouse responsibilities is required.

Candidates must be capable of lifting, carrying, and stacking heavy boxes or meat products weighing 70 lbs or more without assistance.

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is required. Spanish-language skills are helpful but not required.

Strong attention to safety, dependable attendance, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and other authorized industrial equipment to transport meat products, raw materials, and warehouse inventory.

Load and unload trucks while ensuring products are handled safely and stored in designated warehouse locations.

Move, relocate, stack, and organize pallets to maintain efficient storage space and material flow.

Receive incoming shipments and verify product quantities, descriptions, and overall condition.

Review bills of lading to confirm purchase order numbers, trailer seal numbers, and shipment quantities.

Inspect incoming trailers for sanitation and food safety concerns, including unusual odors, condensation, pest activity, standing water, and excessive debris.

Complete shipping and receiving logs, document inbound shipments, and maintain accurate inventory records.

Prepare outgoing loads and organize materials for shipment according to established procedures.

Receive, record, and distribute parcel packages as assigned.

Maintain Box Room supplies and assist with daily physical inventory counts.

Support Stack Off Associates with pallet organization, material movement, and other warehouse responsibilities.

Coordinate with warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production personnel to maintain efficient workflow.

Keep forklifts, equipment, and work areas clean, organized, and safe.

Follow all company safety procedures, food safety requirements, and applicable material-handling policies.

Perform additional forklift, warehouse, and shipping responsibilities as assigned.

Forklift Operation & Material Handling

Candidates will operate industrial forklifts and pallet jacks to move products and materials throughout the facility.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading shipments, transporting pallets, organizing storage areas, and supporting production material needs.

Experience operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts is especially valuable.

All equipment must be operated according to applicable training, authorization, and company safety requirements.

Shipping & Receiving Operations

Assist with processing incoming and outgoing shipments while maintaining accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, verifying product quantities, reviewing bills of lading, and preparing completed orders for shipment.

Candidates must be comfortable identifying shipment discrepancies and communicating concerns to appropriate personnel.

Trailer Inspections & Shipment Verification

Perform inspections of incoming trailers to identify potential food safety or sanitation concerns before unloading.

Inspection responsibilities include checking for:

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  Unusual or foul odors
  
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  Condensation or excessive moisture
  
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  Evidence of pest activity
  
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  Standing water
  
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  Excessive trash or debris
  
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  Incorrect or damaged trailer seals
  

Verify purchase order numbers, confirm that trailer seal numbers match the bill of lading, and ensure received product quantities are accurate.

Document inspection results and report discrepancies promptly.

Inventory Control & Warehouse Organization

Maintain accurate inventory records and organize products in designated storage areas.

Responsibilities include documenting material movement, verifying product counts, assisting with physical inventory, and maintaining organized pallet locations.

Candidates will also help keep the Box Room stocked and support daily supply requirements.

Cold Storage & Food Safety Compliance

This position operates in a refrigerated food manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Candidates must follow established food safety and sanitation procedures when handling meat products, receiving shipments, and organizing inventory.

Employees must be comfortable working in cold temperatures while maintaining consistent productivity and safe equipment operation.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is a physically demanding warehouse position requiring regular material handling and industrial equipment operation.

Candidates must be capable of lifting, carrying, and stacking boxes, crates, or meat products weighing 70 lbs or more without assistance.

Physical responsibilities include standing and walking for extended periods, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, and repetitive material-handling activities.

Candidates must have sufficient physical coordination to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other authorized equipment.

Work takes place in a cold or refrigerated warehouse environment, with possible exposure to warmer temperatures outside cold storage areas.

Employees may encounter elevated noise levels and strong odors associated with raw meat and seasoned meat products.

Sufficient vision, with correction if needed, is required to read labels, inspect products, verify documentation, and safely operate equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform essential job functions.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Employees must comply with all facility safety and sanitation requirements.

Required PPE in designated production areas includes:

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  Hair nets and beard nets
  
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  Rubber-soled shoes
  
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  Protective smocks
  
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  Hearing protection
  
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  Hard hats
  

Additional protective equipment may be required depending on assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a Forklift Operator, Warehouse Associate, Shipping and Receiving Associate, Material Handler, or Cold Storage Forklift Driver is preferred.

Experience with the following is especially valuable:

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  Sit-down and stand-up forklift operation
  
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  Pallet jacks and industrial material handling
  
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  Food processing and refrigerated warehouses
  
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  Truck loading and unloading
  
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  Shipping and receiving documentation
  
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  Bills of lading and purchase order verification
  
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  Trailer inspections and seal verification
  
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  Inventory control and physical inventory
  
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  Pallet stacking and warehouse organization
  
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  Food safety and sanitation procedures
  

Candidates with strong forklift skills and experience maintaining accurate warehouse records are encouraged to apply.

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

This position offers $17.50 per hour and the opportunity to utilize forklift, warehouse, shipping and receiving, and inventory skills in a food manufacturing environment.

Employees will gain hands-on experience with refrigerated warehouse operations, industrial material-handling equipment, shipment verification, and inventory management.

An excellent opportunity for dependable Forklift Operators who are comfortable working in cold storage conditions and maintaining safe, efficient warehouse operations.

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for consideration and reference Job Order #155013.

Candidates must be able to pass the required forklift driving skills test and be comfortable working in refrigerated conditions while handling heavy materials.

Applicants should highlight previous experience with sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, shipping and receiving, inventory control, and warehouse operations on their resumes.

Apply online or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.

You can also walk in and apply at:

Stand-By Personnel – Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM

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