Forklift Operator — 1st Shift

Job overview

The Forklift Operator — 1st Shift role is onsite in Syracuse, NY. Pay is $20 per hour. River Valley Foods operates from Syracuse warehouses distributing specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products. The operator handles warehouse freight accurately and safely, scanning and placing products in designated locations while maintaining stored-goods quality and supporting warehouse productivity.

What you'll do

• Inspect equipment before operation
• put away freight and complete letdowns
• meet productivity standards
• follow company and SQF product-handling guidelines
• address damaged cases
• wrap and inspect pallets for overhead storage
• operate equipment safely
• assist with selecting, cleaning, shipping, and sorting incoming products as requested.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forklift operator

1st shift

full-time

syracuse ny

river valley foods

warehouse

freight handling

rf guns

food distribution

sqf guidelines

$20/hr

wednesday–saturday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• flexible paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401(k) and Roth IRA with company match
• employee assistance program
• employee purchase program.

Why this role

Four-day schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, 5:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m. Forklift experience is preferred but not required; ability to lift up to 75 pounds is specified.

About the employer

River Valley Foods is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.