Lift Driver Jobs

Pacific Coast Producers, a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking to fill Seasonal Forklift Driver positions with qualified, capable individuals. These positions are based in a fast-pace, high volume production facility in Lodi, CA. Our Lodi facility maintains production lines for canning apricots, peaches, and apple products. Applicants should have relevant forklift driving experience in a cannery or manufacturing environment.

These positions are part of a seniority based collective bargaining (CBA) unit and required to work on various shifts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories.
• Operate a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
• May also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to work any of the three shifts, overtime and weekends as needed.
• Certified to operate a forklift.
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Available to work during the months of June through end of September.

Pay Rate: $23.57 per hour (Starting July 1st the pay rate will increase to $24.39 per hour). Weekend and overtime hours required when needed. Morning, Day and Swing shifts available.

About PCP Summary

Established in 1971, Pacific Coast Producers is a cooperative owned by over 165 family farmers that grow and deliver various produce, including tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and more, to production facilities in California and Oregon for processing and packaging. With over 3,000 dedicated employees, PCP strives to produce the finest quality products for customers across all channels of trade, including grocery retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the United States and Canada.

Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our corporate headquarters 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.

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