Lift Truck Operator I

THE ROLE: This position will report to the: Supervisor Travel Requirement: N/A Location : Bakersfield, CA FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Category: Full Time Regular Pay Range: $18-$20.50 Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh.

Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages. Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks . Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability.

And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans. The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit www.generousbrands.com . WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE The Lift Truck Operator (LTO) operates electrically powered stand-up, sit-down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, move, or place in racks, products/materials in the cold storage.

The ideal candidate will move materials in the warehouse, CPG, Natural Ingredients, and load/ unload truck trailers or shipping containers. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Conducts daily inspections on assigned equipment which may include but not be limited to stand-up, sit-down, high reach, quad-mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment Consistently uses a tablet on lift that directs, identifies, and tracks raw materials as it is moved Responsible for following FIFO protocol to physically rotate and store ingredients or raw materials to ensure proper aging Utilizes JD Edwards to relocate packaging and ingredients from Warehouse to production for utilization Responsible for preparing and weighing out ingredients ahead of time for production based on the schedule Participates in reconciling ingredient and packaging once production has completed their runs Performs cycle counts on a daily basis Assists with pulling ingredients/packaging from Warehouse for non-production departments, when needed Will inspect and unload trailers then transport, and store all incoming raw materials Other duties as assigned ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: One year of related electrically powered stand up, sit*down, high reach, quad mast, pallet jacks, or double pallet jack equipment experience Certification in operating electrically powered forklifts is required or must be able to complete forklift training with certificate Ability to read and write in English Capability to work cross functionally and communicate with other departments within the organization Comfortable working in a fast paced, high-pressure environment Competence to work as a team and follow instructions Capable of learning and using the equipment and tools used to perform the job Possess basic mathematical skills (such as adding and subtracting) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience using a warehouse management system which includes RF scanners, VMU units , and handheld RF units Current forklift certification PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Exposure to cold temperature (34 ° F degrees to sub-zero temperatures) Must be able to lift up to 50-55 pounds consistently.

WHAT WE OFFER

plus more ! Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families. Medical, Dental & Vision Group Life and AD&D Voluntary Life and AD&D Group Short & Long-Term Disability 401(k) Paid Time Off Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Gym Membership Discounts EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization.

We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status.

We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@bolthouse.

com . RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Confidential does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.