Cold Storage Lift Truck Operator - Othello, WA

Simplot Company; Othello (WA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Education Assistance

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Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Cold Storage Lift Truck Operator in Othello, WA to safely operate forklift equipment for moving and storing merchandise in cold environments. The role requires basic math, reading and writing paperwork, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, documenting shipments, and maintaining equipment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience, with a work environment that involves cold

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year related experience or training.
• Ability to operate forklift safely.
• Must perform basic math and read procedures.
• Must write to fill out paperwork and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good communication and spatial skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to move, locate, stack and count merchandise.
• Move product to cold or dry storage and ensure proper locations.
• Load/unload trucks and rail cars following procedures.
• Document shipments and receiving paperwork accurately.
• Inspect equipment and maintain safety standards.
• Attend training and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Basic math skills

Reading procedures

Writing paperwork

Oral communication

Spatial awareness

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

1+ years related experience/training

Job description

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Cold Storage Lift Truck Operator - Othello, WA

The 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.

Summary

This job is responsible for operating material handling equipment in a safe manner for the purpose of moving, locating, stacking and counting merchandise.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures proper handling of product while transporting it to packaging and cold or dry storage
• Ensures that product is properly moved in or out of the freezer to the proper location.
• Ensures proper procedures are followed when loading trucks and rail cars.
• Ensures proper unloading and cataloging procedures are followed when receiving shippable and dry storage product.
• Ensures proper safety and inspection procedures are followed when handling bulk product.
• Ensures all paperwork, forms, reports, and computer data entry are completed and submitted in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures operating equipment used for shipping, receiving, and transporting product is thoroughly inspected prior to use and is operated in a safe and efficient manner including slip sheeters.
• Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
• Ensures clean-up duties are performed in a manner necessary to meet Company standards.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

1+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

• Ability to safely operate a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and high stacking totes.
• Ability to work in a cold environment for long periods of time.
• Must be able to perform basic math skills, which include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to read and comprehend procedures, forms, etc.
• Must be able to write to fill out all required paperwork, including forms and lift truck inspection reports, and must be able to operate the computer keyboard.
• Communicate orally (i.e. communicate with teamleader, peers, warehouse superintendent, shift manager, warehouse office staff, truck drivers, and railroad personnel).
• Must have good spatial skills to be able to safely align aids of pallets and totes in a horizontal and vertical setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Job Requisition ID: 27433

Travel Required:

Location(s): GF Warehouse - Othello

Country: United States

Rate of Pay: $23.57/hr Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Education Assistance
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.