Forklift Operator

Trinidad Benham • Moses Lake, WA

9d • $19 - $26

About The Position

The Forklift Operator moves boxes, totes, and pallets of product throughout the warehouse safely, accurately, and on time. The role stages product for production, puts away completed products, and assists with shipping and receiving tasks as needed. The operator works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and follows company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including completing required documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well with employees at all levels, individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate questions, problems, and reports effectively to co-workers, supervisors, and management personnel.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with all levels of personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification preferred.
• One or more years of related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a gas or electric forklift in the warehouse.
• Perform daily machine inspections and follow established safety procedures.
• Move product to work areas according to the production schedule.
• Stack product in storage areas and load shipments into trailers, containers, and/or railcars.
• Unload full and partial pallets, wrap pallets when needed, stage product for loading, and check pallets against orders for accuracy.
• Maintain clean and organized aisles or rack storage and consolidate partial pallets when needed.
• Label, sort, wrap, and tie inventory product.
• Communicate promptly with management and maintenance personnel to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow GMP and SQF procedures, including timely and accurate completion of required SQF forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Employee-owned company.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• Insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Competitive vacation and sick pay plans.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP).

What This Job Offers

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