Bueno Foods, one of the Southwest's premier producers of New Mexican and Mexican style foods, serving restaurant and retail customers throughout the United States, is looking to hire a Forklift Operator for our pm shift. We are one of the largest manufacturers in New Mexico and we pride ourselves in being a Family owned company with deep roots in our state and community. Bueno Foods has received the Family Friendly Business Award, every year, since 2018. The Forklift operators pull and stage orders, use handheld scanner and pallet jacks or forklifts to virtually and physically move product, and are responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate electric pallet jacks, Sit-down, and Stand-up forklifts. Select orders. Fill picking and storage bins. Fill and empty blast freezers and freezing areas - with temps ranging from mild to sub-freezing. Transfer product within warehouse using handheld scanner. Verify and scan all transactions accurately. Ensure FIFO and proper storage. Load and unload trucks. Accept transfers of product from production. Work safely, ensures others work safely, and follows safety procedures. Maintain cleanliness and order of working areas. Follow all warehouse SOPs and instructions. Report variances, issues, safety concerns and damaged product, facilities and equipment. Follow equipment charging procedures. Comply with all audit, USDA, and other regulatory requirements. Take physical inventories. Responsible for inventory accountability as determined by department supervisor.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 1 year experience in warehouse operations. Minimum 6 months experience operating stand-up and sit down forklift. Ability to operate a scanner. Experience with inventory control, physical inventories, cycle counts, stock rotation, shipping and receiving preferred. Experience with perishable product storage and handling preferred. Ability to spend several hours in a sub-zero environment (with protective clothing).

PAY:

Starting at $18.00/hr, DOE

SCHEDULE

10 hour shifts/ Must be available to work weekends.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Warehouse:

1 year (Required)

Forklift:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person