Reach Truck Operator - 1st Shift - Days Off: Tuesday & Wednesday

    This role follows a 1st shift schedule, working from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with designated days off on Tuesday and Wednesday. Reach Truck Operators are primarily responsible for the movement of all received pallets through the facility, owning correct FEFO/FIFO as they manage organization of storage and proper rotation. They handle the loading of finished goods, transfers, and donations pallets on outbound trailers; keeping meticulous load diagrams. The operators perform all tasks and duties  in a safe, timely, and organized manner in accordance with SOPs and Home Chef's commitment to safety first, quality always. Detailed Responsibilities Receiving Ensure inbound trailers have been safely secured per safety guidelines prior to unloading. Unload pallets and stage in designated areas on dock for receiving and QA inspection. Palletize all mixed products onto separate pallets to assist with accuracy of inspection and receipt. Upon completion of receipt, scan pallets and ensure they have both QA sticker and Receiving License Plate and that the License Plate is fully completed.  Haul those tagged pallets to the correct storage location.  If there are older pallets of like product in elevated storage locations, the operator must rotate that down into the selection position and place the newly received pallet in an elevated storage location as close to the selection bin as possible.  This helps with inventory counting and item rotation for future shifts. Keep the dock clear of debris by cleaning up while working.  This precludes safety risks and food safety concerns. Keep pallets and receiving tools organized on the dock. Production Support Verify all products being issued to production teams against drop list, production sheet, or boxing call out to preclude introducing the wrong product into assembly or portioning. Keep production drop zones stocked per guidelines communicated by lead/supervisor. Keep drop zones clean, organized, and free of debris or broken pallets. Ensure all pallets being returned to locations are not mixed and all boxes are taped and labeled per our food safety requirements.  Shipping Ensure outbound trailer has been safely secured per safety guidelines and inspecting for debris, holes, pests, or temperature deviations prior to loading. Identify pallets to be loaded from the applicable staging area. Load pallets and complete load diagrams accurately. Seal truck and turn load diagram in to lead/supervisor for driver pick up. Remove the safety device once paperwork is turned in so the driver can hook up to the designated trailer upon arrival.  Keep the dock clear of debris by cleaning up while working.  This precludes safety risks and food safety concerns. Keep pallets and shipping tools organized on the dock. Organize Warehouse Keep the warehouse organized by ensuring all products go back to the proper location after use. Keep items grouped together for easier location of produ...