CDL Class A Driver/ Forklift Operator

Janicki; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Janicki Industries is seeking a CDL Class A Driver/Forklift Operator to join our transportation team in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Most driving is local and you are typically home at the end of your shift; you may operate a forklift or pilot car as needed.

New grads are welcome. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to meet deadlines while working under pressure. ITAR/EAR compliance applies and citizenship or lawful residency is required.

Qualifications

• US Citizen or legal permanent resident per ITAR/EAR.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year forklift operation experience.
• CDL Class A license required; Tanker/Hazmat endorsements preferred but may be started within 90 days.
• Safety oriented, mechanically inclined, and computer literate; strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting large patterns/tools between facilities.
• Perform daily safety inspections on equipment and report issues.
• Carry hazardous materials between facilities.
• Transport machinery and equipment between facilities.
• Haul oversized parts and pilot loads; operate forklift as needed.
• Load, unload, move, and stage product and materials.
• Ensure outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged.
• Maintain punctual attendance and adapt to varying shifts.

Skills

Forklift operation

CDL Class A

Safety oriented

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift experience

CDL Class A license

Hazmat/Tanker endorsements preferred

Job description

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a CDL Class A Driver/Forklift Operator to join our growing team.

This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State.

Position Description

Janicki Industries is looking to add to their transportation team. New grads are welcome to apply! In this role, you will have a consistent daily schedule with most driving being local and being able to be home at the end of your shift. Every day is different in that you could drive a truck, operate a forklift or drive a pilot car.

Essential Job Functions

• Safely transporting large patterns/tools between facilities as required
• Performance of daily safety inspections on each piece of equipment driven and reporting any issues or concerns to supervisor
• Carrying hazardous materials between facilities
• Transporting various types of machinery and equipment between facilities
• Hauling both over size and super load parts between facilities as well as to customers
• Operating a forklift to move, locate, and relocate large scale patterns/tools. Sometimes requiring multiple forklifts on the same move
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
• Ensure outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into or on trailers
• Pilots oversized loads - some of which happen on off-shifts / as required by DOT
• The list of essential job functions is not intended to be all inclusive and the incumbent will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors
• Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job. Must be flexible with work hours

Qualifications

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3)

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• One or more years operating a forklift required
• Class A CDL driver’s license required, Tanker and Hazmat endorsements preferred, but willing to hire without provided the candidate starts them within 90 days of hire
• Candidate must be safety oriented, mechanically inclined, & computer literate
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Basic personal computer skills with the ability to learn and use new software systems

Additional Information

• Wage range for this role is between $25 - $37 an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.
• By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status. Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Aff… or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at [phone].

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

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