Job Title: Forklift Driver 2^nd - Location: Valley, AL

Department: Receiving - Reports To: Receiving Supervisor

 Normal Work Schedule: The typical working hours are 3:00 pm to 12:00 am, with a 45-minute lunch.

Overview of Company

John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA. We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership. The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately 1 billion. The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia; Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas.

Job Summary

The Forklift Driver is responsible for operating powered industrial trucks to support manufacturing and logistics operations. This role ensures efficient and safe movement of materials and products by supplying the production line, loading and unloading trucks, and storing materials, including placement in cooler storage areas of trucks as needed.

Qualifications

· Minimum Qualifications (Required)

Must have 1 year of forklift operating experience, 1-2 years of experience in a warehouse or logistics setting, knowledge of warehouse operations and safety procedures, experience/ability to learn scan gun technology. Candidates must be able to work 5 – 7 days a week and work overtime as needed.

· Preferred Qualifications

Experience with multiple types of powered industrial trucks (e.g., sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, pallet jack). Basic understanding of warehouse safety procedures, strong attention to detail, proficiency in warehouse management systems, and basic computer applications (Excel, email, data entry, M3 system, scan guns).

Key Responsibilities

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs; these duties are considered marginal.

Work Environment

The position requires working in cold, wet, and occasionally dry conditions, with temperatures ranging between 40–45°F. Candidates must be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment, navigate confined spaces, and work safely around traffic and moving equipment. The work environment may also include moderate noise levels and requires following all the Safety and Food Safety policies and procedures, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands

Employees must be able to stand, walk, or sit; for extended periods use their hands for tasks; reach with their arms; and communicate verbally. Occasional lifting or moving of objects is necessary (50 lbs), along with close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:

· Vacation

· Sick days

· Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

· 401kwithcompanymatch

· Telemedicine

· Onsite Clinic–Tyler and Valley

· Free annual health screening

· STD and LTD

· Life insurance