Forklift Material Handler (1st Shift | Full Time)

Cascade Coffee LLC; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 29,618 - 30,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare – Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance

Leadership Training

Job summary

A leading coffee manufacturer in Everett, WA is looking for a warehouse associate to manage materials using forklifts. The role requires forklift and reach lift experience, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 75lbs. Responsibilities include moving materials, maintaining inventory, and ensuring workplace safety. Pay ranges from $21.50 to $22.50 per hour with a Monday to Friday schedule. Join a company committed to diversity and employee well-being with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Forklift and reach lift experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50-75lbs occasionally.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a forklift and reach lift to transport materials.
• Record material movements using handheld inventory systems.
• Operate forklifts to place pallets in assigned locations.
• Stage and organize materials for production jobs.
• Maintain FIFO inventory practices.
• Perform daily housekeeping.

Skills

Forklift Experience

Reach lift Experience

Attention to Detail

Ability to Perform Repetitive Tasks

Job description

What does it take to create 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year? Ask Cascade Coffee!

Cascade Coffee is a leading coffee manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. For nearly 50 years, we’ve roasted, flavored, and packaged coffee for some of the biggest names in the industry. Our 150,000-square-foot facility supports over 50 million pounds of coffee production each year.

Benefits Package

We offer a great benefits package to support you and your family:

• Healthcare – Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Company matches $1-for-$1, no waiting period
• Life & Disability Insurance – Long-term coverage fully paid by us
• Extra Insurance Options – Life, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Mental and financial well-being resources
• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation and sick time
• Pet Insurance – Protect your furry friends
• Cascade Cares – Monthly team events and engagement activities
• Leadership Training – Learn and grow with industry-leading programs

Position Summary

Pay: $21.50 – $22.50/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00AM – 2:30PM
Reports to: Logistics Manager

What You’ll Do

• Utilize a forklift and reach lift to safely and efficiently transport materials throughout the warehouse and to production lines.
• Accurately record material movements using handheld inventory systems to maintain real-time inventory visibility.
• Reconcile materials from completed jobs and return unused materials to designated storage locations.
• Operate reach lifts and sit-down/stand-up forklifts to place pallets in assigned racking locations.
• Stage and organize materials for upcoming production jobs to ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain First-In/First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices to meet product quality and expiration requirements.
• Perform daily housekeeping to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Follow all safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Support team operations by completing additional tasks as assigned.

Education / Experience & Special Requirements

• Forklift Experience Required
• Reach lift Experience Required

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Lift up to 50-75lbs occasionally
• Attention to Detail
• Able to Accurately Perform Repetitive Tasks

Work Environment & Equipment

• This is a warehouse position inside a warm and dry facility.
• This position requires work in a warehouse roasting facility that requires constant standing on concrete floors, exposed to loud equipment noise and subject to coffee dust strong odors.
• Personal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory.

Work Habits

• Regular attendance and promptness are required for this position.
• Some work may be required outside of the normal work week.

At Cascade Coffee, we value diversity and inclusion. We hire based on skills and performance, not race, gender, religion, or background.