FORKLIFT OPERATOR - 1st Shift

DIVERSIFIED FOODS & SEASONINGS

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Mobile, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Forklift Operator is responsible for shipping and receiving freight, managing inventory, and supporting production needs. They must ensure all documentation is accurate and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

You have basic math and reading skills and can identify color differences. You must be able to lift over 50 pounds and have good mobility in your back and knees. Experience operating a forklift and ensuring safe, timely shipping and receiving is required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Forklift operation

Shipping and receiving

Inventory control

Palletizing

Data entry

Job Description

Description

Diversified Foods and Seasonings is a leading food manufacturing company. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing our customers with the finest, convenient specialty food products and ingredients. We are all about quality food and customer satisfaction come be a part of our family.

We are currently seeking a Forklift Operator at our Diversified Foods and Seasonings facility in Theodore, AL.

Responsibilities:

  • Ship & receive all incoming and outgoing freight correctly and in a timely manner. Fill out a daily forklift inspection report. Cater to all of the production needs.
  • Log all information onto the Carrier Inspection Report & Shipping & Receiving Record daily, completely, and correctly. Place a placard onto each pallet received daily.
  • Make sure that you print out and match the driver’s p.o. number with the Straight Bill of Lading and Purchase order number before loading or unloading freight.
  • Operate forklift in a safe manner and FIFO daily. First in first out! Use the computer to check Res-Report and print shipping pick tickets for all shipments.
  • Re-coupe all areas daily. Ensure that products shipped out and received are not damaged or torn. Count inventory daily, weekly, and at the end of the year as needed. Check water levels on all batteries weekly.
  • Keep the work area clean, and sanitized, and make sure that trash is taken out before shift change. Report all damages that occur immediately to your Shipping Manager/Shipping Supervisor.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Must have basic math and reading skills
  • Must be able to identify differences in colors
  • Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and must have good solid back and knees with full mobility.

DIVERSIFIED FOODS & SEASONINGS

Diversified Foods & Seasonings Diversified Foods & Seasonings is a leading food manufacturing company headquartered in Covington, Louisiana. Our Madisonville, Louisiana facility produces a wide range of retail and foodservice products, both refrigerated and frozen formats. From perfectly seasoned cooked sides to indulgent macaroni and cheese and bold, zesty entrées, we bring exceptional flavor and consistency to every product we make. We don’t just make great food—at our Theodore, Alabama facility we create the ingredients that make food unforgettable. We specialize in proprietary, custom-blended seasonings, sauces, marinades, batters, and breaders designed to deliver craveable, standout flavor. Whether it’s the perfect crispy coating on fried chicken or a rich, savory sauce, our products help bring bold flavors to life. Our culinary and product development teams work hand-in-hand with our partners to craft solutions tailored to their brand, product profile, and marketplace. We bring bold flavors to life—in cooked sides, sauces, seasonings, breaders, and batters. Taste What Passion Can Inspire.
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