HBF Forklift Operator - Moses Lake Production Campus

Simplot•Moses Lake, WA

28d•$25•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. SummaryThis job is responsible for operating material handling equipment in a safe manner for the purpose of moving, locating, stacking, and counting merchandise. The High-Bay Freezer (HBF) Lift Truck Operator safely maintains an orderly and efficient cold storage warehouse. There are two plant facilities that make up the Moses Lake Production Campus. The selected candidate for this role will begin their training at one of these facilities and then will be assigned to one of the two locations after training is complete. Key Responsibilities

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1+ years related experience and/or training
Must obtain and maintain a Forklift Certification
Position may require employee to obtain and maintain annual Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification for entry into low oxygen freezer environment, which involves wearing a tight-fitting mask.
Position may require employee to obtain and maintain annual Authorized Fall Protection Certification
Position may require employee to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certification
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write correspondences and to effectively communicate information in one-on-one settings and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a cold storage warehouse environment
Good knowledge of computer systems and other technology

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to move totes from production line to the warehouse
Ability to load, unload, high stack and stage totes of frozen
Enters data and product locations accurately using a hand scanner
Read daily order sheets and find appropriate product in the warehouse
Loads and unloads trailers on the dock
Performs a pre-operation maintenance check on the forklift and reports any operating issues
Charges forklift batteries
Performs other duties as assigned
Ability to balance multiple tasks, be flexible, and work well under pressure.
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment.
Ability to safely operate a forklift to load and unload trucks, and high stacking totes of product.