Forklift Drivers

We are seeking reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Drivers to support our pistachio processing operations in Firebaugh, CA. The Forklift Driver will be responsible for moving raw and processed pistachio products throughout the facility, loading/unloading trucks, and ensuring materials are handled efficiently and safely.

Job Title: Forklift Driver

Schedule: 1st and 2nd shifts avaialble, overtime

Pay Rate: $17.50/hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a forklift to transport bins of pistachios, packaging materials, and finished products within the facility and warehouse.
• Load and unload pistachio trailers, hoppers, and totes from inbound and outbound shipments.
• Stage products for roasting, sorting, packaging, or shipping according to production schedules.
• Stack, wrap, and label pallets of packaged pistachios for storage or delivery.
• Inspect the forklift daily and report mechanical issues or safety concerns to maintenance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and yard areas, especially during harvest season.
• Assist with inventory counts and product tracking using lot numbers and scanning systems.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety protocols, and food safety standards.
• Operate different Attachments Like: Bin Dumpers, Single Doubles, Slip Sheet Puller. ETC.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year forklift experience in agriculture, food processing, or manufacturing preferred.
• Valid forklift certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in outdoor/indoor environments, including dusty or noisy areas common in pistachio processing.
• Understanding of pistachio product flow (from receiving to shipping) is a plus.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior work in nut processing, especially pistachios, almonds, or walnuts.
• Experience working in a seasonal or high-volume harvest operation.

Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.