Forklift Driver - Pacific Coast Producers : Job Details

Pacific Coast Producers, a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a professional Forklift Driver with the ability to “high stack” up to four (4) standard pallets high in a safe and efficient manner for our Distribution Center in Lodi, CA. PCP is investing in its people and advancing a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America. Our Lodi facility maintains production lines for canning apricots, peaches, and apple products. The Distribution Center is a 1.5m sq. ft. packaging, labeling and distribution facility with approximately 400 employees. The DC operation supports both retail and foodservice customers and labels, cases, and ships nationwide approximately fifty (50) million cases every year. With its advanced technology, commitment to quality control, and dedication to sustainability, our Distribution Center is a model for excellence in distribution and logistics. Pay Rate: $29.05 per hour. Weekend and overtime hours required when needed. This position is part of a seniority based collective bargaining unit and requires work on various shifts with potential for a great deal of overtime during the processing season. Key Responsibilities Include:

• Select stock in accordance with applicable instruction and deliver to proper warehouse or other locations.
• Store supplies of fiber, empty cans, and other products and keep records of products or supplies received or stored.
• Selects and delivers to appropriate crew or department the proper supply, designated number, or type of products.
• Pick up pallet loads of case goods, canned product, other supplies, equipment, etc., and transport.
• Stack pallets of goods (Pick up pallet, move and position truck, elevate, load and deposit on top of stack. High stack load and deposit on top of stack.)
• Load or unload highway trailers and flatbeds, or railroad cars.
• Maintain gas, oil and water supply for applicable lift trucks

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to stack 2500-pound pallets in stacks of 4
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Relevant industrial experience.
• Committed to safety and food safety, including use of appropriate protective equipment.
• Self-motivated and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Holds applicable licensing and certificate(s).
• Utilize communication skills to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and management personnel.

About PCP Summary Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada. Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our Distribution Center is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle. AA/EEO Policy Statement Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.