Home Chef

ReachTruckOperator-2ndShift-DaysOff:Sunday&Monday

$0–0k Bedford Park, Illinois, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Reach Truck Operator - 2nd Shift - Days Off: Sunday & Monday at Home Chef. Unload pallets and stage. Palletize all mixed products”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

General high school degree or equivalent

Nice to Have

Previous experience using standup counterbalance forklift / reach truck

What You'll Do.

Unload pallets and stage

Palletize all mixed products

Scan pallets and ensure completion

Haul tagged pallets to storage

Rotate older pallets down

Keep dock clear of debris

Keep pallets and tools organized

Verify products issued to production

Keep production drop zones stocked

Keep drop zones clean

Ensure returned pallets are not mixed

Inspect outbound trailer for safety

Identify pallets for loading

Load pallets and complete load diagrams

Seal truck and turn in diagram

Organize warehouse by ensuring products go to proper

Keep items grouped together

Pull down existing pallets

Rotate older products to floor selection

Keep selection positions replenished

Remove broken or empty pallets

Sort broken pallets from usable ones

Place good stacks of pallets in racks

Prepare products for hold

Assist with other warehouse functions

Assist with completing any function needed

Perform pre-shift equipment checks

Sign for equipment needed

Sign back in equipment upon completion

Support food safety system efforts

Support quality programs

Own proper organization of goods

Be versed on warehouse SOPs

Be respectful of others

Carry self in professional manner

Full Job Description

This role follows a 2nd shift schedule, working from 4 PM to 1 AM, with designated days off on Sunday and Monday. 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 b

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