Forklift Dump Driver / Seasonal

Neil Jones Food Company; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company in Vancouver, WA seeks a Seasonal Forklift Dump Driver to support our fresh pack season (July–November) at Northwest Packing.

You will operate a sit-down propane forklift, handle pallets, drums and bins, document paperwork, and follow safety and food safety policies.

Requirements include 1+ year manufacturing experience, forklift certification, ability to pass tests, strong communication, and willingness to work weekends and extended shifts.

Qualifications

• 1+ year manufacturing experience.
• Forklift driver certification and ability to pass a preliminary driving test and safety training.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Able to work weekends and extended shifts during the season.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift safely and efficiently.
• Document paperwork at Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.
• Support fresh pack season (July–November).
• Follow safety and food safety policies and procedures.
• Weigh and check product before dumping to ensure correct amount.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Job description

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Forklift Dump Driver - Seasonal

E4 - Seasonal - Union Vancouver, WA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 3903

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for SeasonalForklift Dump Drivers to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a sit-down propane forklift; may use multiple types of attachments for the transport of containers including pallets, drums and bins. Follows all safety and food safety policies and procedures. Responsible for documenting paperwork at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA. This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically July – November.

• Always Promotes Food Safety Culture as a priority through conversations, communications and actions.
• Must be able to stack product straight with a smooth and safe manner.
• May dismantle, clean, and reassemble assigned production equipment as needed per standard operating procedure.
• Checking the product before dumping
• Weighing the fruit before dumping to ensure it is the correct amount.

Requirements:

• 1+ year of experiencein a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift driver certified and able to pass a preliminary driving test, safety training, and daily evaluations for the first 30 days.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and work extended schedule, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.
• Eligible for paid sick leave

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.