Cold Storage Lift Truck Operator Othello, WA

Simplot; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) savings plan

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation time

Paid Family Building Leave

Education assistance

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Cold Storage Lift Truck Operator in Othello, WA to safely operate forklift equipment and manage storage of merchandise in cold environments. The role requires basic math, reading of procedures, and accurate data entry for inventory and shipping records.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience. Lifts up to 50 pounds, independent work, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year related experience or training.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and load/unload trucks."
• Must be able to read and comprehend procedures, forms, etc.
• Must be able to write to fill out required paperwork and lift truck inspection reports.
• Must have good spatial skills to align pallets and totes safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment to move, locate, stack, and count merchandise.
• Move product to packaging and cold or dry storage areas safely.
• Load trucks and rail cars following proper procedures.
• Receive, unload, and catalog product with accurate data entry.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math skills

Reading & writing procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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)

Relevant Experience

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:

27557

Location(s):

GF Warehouse - Othello

Country:

United States

Rate of Pay:

$23.57/hr

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 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.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94) for more information.**