Forklift Operator with Freezer Experience at $22.00-$24.00 per Hour (Vernon)

About This Job

Date: November 19, 2025 - Current Freezer and Double Reach Experience Required

Applicants without recent freezer experience are requested not to apply.

Cal Ocean Enterprises is hiring a full-time Stand-up Reach Forklift Operator for our facility in Vernon, California. This position is vital for managing inventory, receiving shipments, storing goods, and preparing orders within our freezer warehouse operations. We seek a reliable, safety-focused individual who handles products carefully and can adhere to schedules to fulfill work orders efficiently. This role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor.

This is a full-time position offering overtime opportunities and bonus potential.

Essential Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a stand-up reach forklift within a freezer racking environment is mandatory.
• Possession of a Forklift Certification and an OSHA Forklift License is advantageous.
• A valid California driver\'s license with a clear record is required.
• Must be capable of working in a physically demanding, subzero temperature setting.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited oversight.
• Candidate must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in both English and Spanish is necessary.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Safety First: Safe operation is the top priority. Operators must comprehend and adhere to all company policies regarding food safety, general safety, and security.

2. Inbound Product Handling:

   • Inspect incoming trailers for cleanliness before unloading. Ensure wheel chocks are properly positioned as necessary.
   • Only unload trucks after verifying all inbound shipping requirements are met. Receive and inspect all products according to company guidelines and specifications.
   • Report any findings to the Warehouse Supervisor and Manager. Complete all necessary Quality Assurance paperwork upon product receipt.
   • Accurately record warehouse data using a provided tablet device.
   • Ensure all received product is correctly labeled with company coding.

3. Outbound Quality Inspections:

   • Operators will be trained to conduct quality checks. Inspect all outbound products for quality per company standards, including packaging integrity, labeling accuracy, appearance, and overall condition.
   • Complete required QA documentation and notify the Supervisor to review and confirm any defect summaries.
   • Communicate inspection results to the Warehouse Supervisor.

4. Outbound Shipping:

   • Select products and build pallets to meet customer specifications using provided pick lists; stage items for loading, which includes stretch-wrapping, labeling, and checking pallet condition. Perform final quality checks.
   • Double-check orders for correct lot identification, quantity, and labeling. Assist prep room personnel as required.

5. Facility Maintenance:

   • Maintain food-grade cleanliness in warehouse coolers, loading docks, and staging areas.
   • Promptly clean up any spills, standing water, pallet debris, or other foreign objects from the floor.
   • Clean and sanitize equipment following established company food safety protocols.

6. Inventory Management:

   • Maintain precise counts and correct product identification for both incoming and outgoing goods.
   • Correctly place and locate products within designated rack areas. Perform cycle counts and recounts as directed and submit necessary corrections.

7. Team Collaboration:

   • Assist other team members when needed, whether with tasks requiring two people, by providing instructional guidance, or by helping locate products.
   • Support the supervisor and the broader team in achieving departmental goals related to customer service, accuracy, and productivity.

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