Forklift Operator, Dry Goods

Job Description

Overview:

Operates forklift to move palletized fruit from set-off and storage areas to loading areas for truck and cold storage; may be required to bring filled and palletized fruit from packing area to storage or loading of trucks from time-to-time. May transfer other commodities where forklift is needed.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Perform all duties in a safe manner
• Must be able to drive a Sit-Down / Stand Up forklift in a safe manner.
• Must be able to pull fruit from the palletizing area from time – to – time and properly store.
• Adherence to production schedule and conveyance routes within cycle time.
• Support production standard work processes i.e., area boards
• Communicating with other areas about scheduling and other production related issues.
• Responsible for tracking downtime, put-away, work order requests, and production results/costs.
• Submit work requests for equipment that is not in proper working order and strategize options for other means of performing without that equipment.
• Daily auditing of the cleanliness and 5S organization of the area
• Lead root cause analysis, problem solving activities
• High-Performance Work Team concept with emphasis on ownership and accountability to the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• H.S. School Diploma or GED; ability to read and write well.
• The position requires precision and is very detail oriented.
• Ability to perform mechanical troubleshooting, especially related to forklifts.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in oral and written form.
• Lead fellow co-workers and promote a teamwork environment.
• Must have good hand speed and the use of both hands to accomplish the above-described duties.
• Good problem-solving skills and communication

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least 6 months of experience operating a forklift / heavy machinery.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English. Conversational Spanish is highly desired but not required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic and algebraic functions.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Must be able to troubleshoot equipment/process problems and propose solutions. Problem-solving skills are essential to this position.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must be certified to operate a sit-down or Stand Up forklift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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Company Description

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarlett's Texas Red Grapefruit.