Operator - Forklift, Days

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! Expected Pay Range: $20.15 - $22.20 Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics. Benefits Eligible: Yes Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf Shift Differential: No Who We Are At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence. What You’ll Do Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners to move, store, and retrieve materials safely and efficiently. Pull and stage products using pick tickets, shipping manifests, and shipping labels while maintaining inventory accuracy. Transfer materials to storage locations, perform cycle counts, and support inventory control processes. Inspect forklifts, equipment, and materials daily, reporting any safety concerns or operational issues to leadership. Maintain accurate documentation, organize warehouse paperwork, and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks. Support warehouse and material handling operations while collaborating with team members to meet daily production and shipping goals. What You’ll Bring Forklift certification or the ability to become certified upon hire. High school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including through phone and radio communication. Strong organizational skills with the ability to accurately complete documentation, inventory counts, and material transactions. Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and professional demeanor. A Class B/CDL license is a plus. What You Can Look Forward To A full-time first shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Opportunities to build your warehouse, inventory control, and forklift operation skills through hands-on experience. A team-focused environment that values safety, accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. A variety of responsibilities supporting shipping, receiving, inventory management, materials handling, and warehouse operations. A work environment that may include dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, loud, or outdoor conditions depending on the assigned area. Physical requirements that include standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling equipment, operating material handling equipment, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Disclaimer The statements provided are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or skills required. Responsibilities and job requirements may change based on business needs. Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as required. In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies! Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Compan…

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