Freezer Material Handler – Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Freezer Material Handler – Forklift Operator

Company: Roskam Foods
Department: Production

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Broadmoor)

Shift: 1^st Shift 
Employment Type: Hourly, Non-Union
Reports To: Shipping Supervisor

Put Your Forklift Skills to Work at Roskam Foods!

Roskam Foods is looking for a reliable Freezer Material Handler to support production and inventory operations in a temperature-controlled environment.

In this position, you'll operate forklifts and material-handling equipment, move and stage products, maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure production lines have the materials needed to stay on schedule.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys an active work environment, values accuracy, and is comfortable working in cold conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other approved material-handling equipment.
• Load, unload, transport, and stage materials and finished products.
• Move inventory between designated storage, production, and staging areas.
• Monitor material needs and ensure production lines remain supplied.
• Follow First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory procedures.
• Verify product loads, quantities, and inventory accuracy.
• Scan, weigh, label, and record materials and production information.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and product loads for damage or discrepancies.
• Report safety concerns, inventory issues, and equipment problems.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Required Qualifications

• At least 6 months of forklift operating experience.
• Ability to safely move and handle materials using forklifts and other equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Ability to follow inventory procedures and production requirements.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members.
• Ability to lift 26–50 lbs. and perform physical material-handling tasks.
• Ability to work in cold or freezer environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or freezer material-handling experience.
• Experience with RF Smart or Microsoft Dynamics inventory systems.

Work Environment

This position involves material handling in environments with exposure to extreme temperatures, including conditions below 32°F. Duties require standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending throughout the workday.

Join Roskam Foods

If you have forklift experience, take pride in accurate inventory handling, and are comfortable working in a cold environment, apply today and become part of the Roskam Foods team!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.