Reach Truck Operator (Stand-Up Forklift) – 2nd Shift
Dessert Holdings Inc., Saint Paul, MN, United States
Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.
Position Summary
The Forklift Operator (Stand-Up) is responsible for operating material handling equipment in both freezer and ambient environments. This role supports warehouse operations by receiving, storing, staging, and loading finished products while maintaining inventory accuracy and following all safety, GMP, and company procedures. The position requires working in temperatures ranging from -10°F to 100°F and communicating effectively with internal departments.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all receipts, transfers, transactions, documentation and counts are accurate.
Operate material handling equipment (Stand-Up Forklifts and Pallet Jacks).
When receiving, shipping, or transferring materials, check pallet condition, product condition, item number, description, lot number, quantity and location.
Ship, receive, and supply material according to established procedures.
Check trailer and material temperature as required before loading/unloading.
Review all incoming/outgoing and internal documentation as required.
Inspect all incoming/outgoing pallets for integrity and cleanliness.
All materials should be pulled FIFO unless otherwise instructed.
Pull and scan materials according to pick ticket and transfer to proper staging location.
Scan, stack and tag materials according to procedures.
Report any damages, discrepancies or other issues to the Supervisor immediately.
Perform all required computer and scanner transactions.
Follow proper material storage and handling procedures.
Load/unload trucks or trailers according to procedures.
Pull and stage materials for transfer between facilities.
Process returned materials as per procedure.
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
Conduct cycle counts as assigned by Supervisor.
Keep work area clean and orderly.
Ensure all GMPs, departmental procedures and company policies are followed within the warehouse.
Other duties as assigned.
Work in temperatures from -10°F to 100°F.
Initiate cycle counts.
Place or remove HOLD tags.
Reconcile inventory.
Communicate with internal departments as needed (e.g., QA, Customer Service, Maintenance).
Experience Preferred
Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Previous experience working in freezer or cold-storage environments.
Experience with inventory systems / WMS.
Prior experience in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments.
Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
Ability to operate RF scanners/handheld devices.
Experience loading and unloading trailers.
Familiarity with FIFO inventory practices.
Requirements
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -10°F to 100°F.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (or company standard).
Willingness to work assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic computer skills (scanner systems, data entry).
Must follow all safety, GMP, and sanitation guidelines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Steel-toe & anti-slip footwear required.
EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Location: 2200 S Houston Ave., Humble, TX 77396
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Position Summary
The Forklift Operator (Stand-Up) is responsible for operating material handling equipment in both freezer and ambient environments. This role supports warehouse operations by receiving, storing, staging, and loading finished products while maintaining inventory accuracy and following all safety, GMP, and company procedures. The position requires working in temperatures ranging from -10°F to 100°F and communicating effectively with internal departments.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all receipts, transfers, transactions, documentation and counts are accurate.
Operate material handling equipment (Stand-Up Forklifts and Pallet Jacks).
When receiving, shipping, or transferring materials, check pallet condition, product condition, item number, description, lot number, quantity and location.
Ship, receive, and supply material according to established procedures.
Check trailer and material temperature as required before loading/unloading.
Review all incoming/outgoing and internal documentation as required.
Inspect all incoming/outgoing pallets for integrity and cleanliness.
All materials should be pulled FIFO unless otherwise instructed.
Pull and scan materials according to pick ticket and transfer to proper staging location.
Scan, stack and tag materials according to procedures.
Report any damages, discrepancies or other issues to the Supervisor immediately.
Perform all required computer and scanner transactions.
Follow proper material storage and handling procedures.
Load/unload trucks or trailers according to procedures.
Pull and stage materials for transfer between facilities.
Process returned materials as per procedure.
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
Conduct cycle counts as assigned by Supervisor.
Keep work area clean and orderly.
Ensure all GMPs, departmental procedures and company policies are followed within the warehouse.
Other duties as assigned.
Work in temperatures from -10°F to 100°F.
Initiate cycle counts.
Place or remove HOLD tags.
Reconcile inventory.
Communicate with internal departments as needed (e.g., QA, Customer Service, Maintenance).
Experience Preferred
Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Previous experience working in freezer or cold-storage environments.
Experience with inventory systems / WMS.
Prior experience in food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environments.
Experience performing cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
Ability to operate RF scanners/handheld devices.
Experience loading and unloading trailers.
Familiarity with FIFO inventory practices.
Requirements
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -10°F to 100°F.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (or company standard).
Willingness to work assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic computer skills (scanner systems, data entry).
Must follow all safety, GMP, and sanitation guidelines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Steel-toe & anti-slip footwear required.
EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Location: 2200 S Houston Ave., Humble, TX 77396
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