Cold Room Laborer - Othello, WA

Simplot

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. This position will work in the Cold Room and Day Room area, operating a fork lift, performing all bulk handling duties, and printing tickets through the use of the inventory control system to ensure that product quality meets customer expectations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in a manner to successfully perform the job duties
• Must be able to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication and counting)
• Must be able to perform basic computer skills (turn computer on, use a mouse, save a document, and open a file or program)
• Must be able to tell time
• Must be able to distinguish colors
• Must have manual dexterity in both hands
• Must be able to meet physical requirements to safely drive a forklift; ie: drive backward while looking over shoulder, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs in a safe and proper manner
• Must be able to use up to 50 pounds of push/pull force needed to push/pull barrels weighing up to 450 lbs using a rolling device
• Must be able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs and ladders
• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in extreme environments: hot or cold temperatures and wet and slick floors
• Must be able to work with and around hazardous chemicals wearing appropriate PPE, includes but no limited to, full wetsuit, boots, chemical gloves and face shield or goggles

Responsibilities

• operating a fork lift to handle all bulk product and materials related to work area
• scanning, creating or reworking bulk tickets
• cleaning food contact surfaces, floors, framework and the environment of the assigned work area
• fully understanding the purpose and operation of the Cold and Day Room Areas
• making decisions based on sound judgment as a situation may dictate

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Education Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees