Forklift Operator II Trainee - Swing Backup Lead

Lamb Weston • Pasco, WA

1d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This role will primarily work in the warehouse but will float to Production as needed for coverage purposes. This role will fill in for the lead during any absences and will perform additional daily duties. In addition, they will serve as one of the drivers in the warehouse where they will perform the transport, loading and off-loading of materials and other warehouse duties in a timely and safe manner to fulfill the needs of production and our customers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent; or up to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must demonstrate basic mathematical skills.
• Must be qualified as a driver at Columbia Basin Blends.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as formulas, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly in English commensurate with the requirements of this position.
• Must have a basic mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to use safely use handheld knife.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially food production, is helpful.
• Ability to use a slip-sheeter is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow outlined duties as assigned in daily inbound / outbound schedule from warehouse management.
• Maintain the principles of first in / first out (FIFO) in the storage and retrieval of materials.
• Coordinate with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to ensure the efficient performance of warehouse and production processes.
• Prioritize multiple tasks to maximize work efficiency.
• Sanitation duties as required in order to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Organize and coordinate Alchemy training for all forklift drivers to ensure 100% on time completion.
• Organize and conduct validations for all forklift drivers annually.
• Cover for the Warehouse Lead during crane rescues, breaks, and as needed.
• Take the insect/pest control vendors to check traps monthly.
• Print paperwork for truckers and make tickets for inbounds when the lead is unavailable.
• Provide direction to warehouse drivers when Lead is unavailable to “Keep the Warehouse Moving”.
• Accomplish other related work as required.
• Maintains any logs as required.
• Works to create a collaborative, positive, and unified team environment in the warehouse. Exhibits servant leadership and leads by example each day.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED