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Gem State Staffing-Pocatello
Food Processing Cold Storage Forklift Operator (Stand-Up Reach)
Job Description
Gem State Staffing in Pocatello are actively hiring experienced Cold Storage Forklift Operators for a food processing / food warehouse environment. This position requires confidence working in cold temperatures , operating a stand-up reach forklift , and placing product in a high-bay racking system . Key Responsibilities & Requirements (SEO Optimized): Operate a stand-up reach forklift in a cold storage food warehouse Safely move, stack, and retrieve product in rack systems (10-30+ feet) Work in a food processing / food manufacturing facility Handle palletized frozen or refrigerated products Use forklift attachments (clamps, slip sheets, or other attachments preferred) Follow food safety, GMP, and warehouse safety standards Perform inventory movement, loading, and unloading
Experience Required:
Cold storage forklift experience (REQUIRED) Food warehouse or food processing experience (REQUIRED) Stand-up reach forklift experience Experience working in freezer or refrigerated environments High-rack / racking system experience preferredSchedule:
12-hour shifts Rotating schedule Must be available for days or nights Overtime may be requiredWhy This Role:
Steady, full-time work Long shifts = bigger paychecks Opportunity to work in a well-established food distribution / cold storage warehouse Great fit for experienced reach forklift operators looking for consistency How toApply:
Apply in person at: Gem State Staffing - Pocatello office Bring two forms of valid government-issued ID.Or start your application online:
https://gemstatestaffingjobs.com/apply/Pocatello-application For questions, call us at 208-478-4444 .Pay:
$22.09 - $24.59 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 48.0 per weekBenefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$47,482 / year median in Idaho
+10% projected growth