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Home Market Foods

Makes prepared meat products and convenience snacks

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Full-TimePosted on 10/26/2026
$20/hr+ Bonus program + 401(k) match + Relocation assistance + Employee bonus referral program
Mid
Norwood, MA, USA
In PersonBased in Norwood, Massachusetts; second shift, 5:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with occasional scheduled Saturdays.
Warehouse & FulfillmentShipping & Receiving, Forklift & Powered Equipment Operation
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least two years of shipping and receiving experience is required.
  • Experience putting away and retrieving pallets in racked warehouses is required.
  • Experience loading and unloading trucks is required.
  • Familiarity with warehouse documentation and processing requirements is required.
  • Average computer skills and knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are required.
  • The ability to read, write, and take directions in English is required.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing inventory management systems is required.
  • The ability to stand for prolonged periods, good vision, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds are required.
  • The ability to work in a cold environment and stand for extended periods is required.
Responsibilities
  • Off-load inbound freight and maintain written transaction documentation.
  • Verify the accuracy of inbound freight bills and sign for materials.
  • Post receipts or product movements to the NAV enterprise resource planning system.
  • Stage materials needed for mixing, production, and packaging on manufacturing lines to prevent production interruptions due to material shortages.
  • Store or ship finished goods from designated production areas.
  • Receive returns from production and re-rack them as needed.
  • Notify the Warehouse Lead or Warehouse Supervisor to inspect incoming products.
  • Rotate product date codes during picking operations.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
  • Process receipts, storage, and shipments of finished goods and raw materials.
  • Stage materials for production and move materials to and from the production floor.
  • Maintain a safe and food-safe environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A license or certification to operate forklifts, specifically stand-up forklifts, and other warehouse equipment is preferred.
  • Bilingual ability in Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred.

About the company

Home Market Foods manufactures prepared meals and snacks for retailers, convenience stores and foodservice operators across North America. Its range includes fully cooked meatballs, hot dogs, sausages and other meat-based foods, supplied in formats suited to grocery shelves, roller grills and commercial kitchens. The company develops recipes and produces packaged foods that operators can heat and serve quickly with consistent portions and preparation. It earns revenue from selling branded and customized food products through retail and distribution channels. The business began as a Boston meat purveyor in 1957 and is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Needham, MA

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Credentials receive funding: Norwood's second-shift Mechanic II opening pays for boiler, wastewater and refrigeration certification training.
  • Education has employer support: HMF's careers page lists tuition reimbursement among its benefits.
  • Norton's High-Reach Forklift/Warehouse role lists $23/hour plus $1/hour shift differential for Tuesday-Saturday, 5pm-5am work.

What critics are saying

  • Night rotation is lengthy: Norwood's Maintenance Mechanic II position runs 5pm-5:15am on a 2-2-3 second-shift schedule.
  • Evening quality work includes weekends: Norwood's on-site QA Technologist runs Monday-Friday 1pm-10pm plus occasional Saturdays.
  • Warehouse handling has physical demands: Norton's forklift operator must lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

What makes Home Market Foods unique

  • Surface flavor is built before freezing: HMF describes Cooked Perfect meatballs as flavor-seared and then frozen.
  • Ingredient exclusions define one line: Eisenberg Gourmet All Beef Franks contain no MSG, phosphates, fillers or by-products.
  • Hot-dog capacity came through acquisition: HMF added Kelly Eisenberg in 2017, expanding its brands, channels and production capacity.

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