Forklift operator

Job Description

• Follow outlined duties as assigned in daily inbound / outbound schedule from warehouse management.
• 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.
• Accomplish other related work as required.
• Comply with all safety regulations.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Reports all accidents / injuries and unsafe conditions to location management.
• Maintains any logs as required.
• CBB forklift qualified.
• Attention to detail.
• Exhibits ability to consistently and accurately process verbal and / or written instructions and procedures.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

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.

Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially food production, is helpful. Must be qualified as a driver at Columbia Basin Blends.

Ability to use a slip-sheeter is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• 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.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have a basic mechanical aptitude. Must be able to use safely use hand held knife.
• A fully trained lift-truck operator will have worked all aspects of the job, including the loading and off-loading of trucks, receiving inbound ingredients, production driving and packaging driving.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb on ladders or other supporting structures off of ground level.
• The employee must occasionally lift and / or move 50-60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to dusty conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.

The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include :

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

Benefits may vary based on location, job role / level, job status, and / or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID : Req-234837

Time Type : Full time

Anticipated Close Date : 06 / 14 / 2024

Last updated : 2024-06-04