Forklift Operator

Trinidad Benham Corporation; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Advancement opportunities

Employee-owned

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, &;

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corporation in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to move boxes and pallets throughout the warehouse, ensuring safe, timely handling and staging for production. You will assist with shipping and receiving and contribute to GMP/SQF compliance.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, forklift certification is preferred, and at least one year in a manufacturing setting is preferred. Weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a gas or electric forklift in the warehouse.
• Performs daily machine inspections and follows safety procedures.
• Moves product to work areas according to production schedule.
• Loads and unloads pallets and stages product for loading.
• Maintains clean and organized aisles and handles shipments.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Math skills

Communication

Overtime flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification preferred

Job description

Forklift Operator

Application Deadline: 20 October 2027

Department: Seed Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Moses Lake, WA

Reporting To: Plant Manager - Bulk & Seed

Compensation: $19.00 - $26.00 / hour

Description

The Forklift Operatorposition is responsible for the movement of boxes, totes, and pallets of product throughout the warehouse in a safe, timely, and accurate manner. Staging for production, putting away completed products, and assisting with shipping and receiving tasks as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Operates a gas or electric forklift in the warehouse.
• Performs daily machine inspections while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Moves product to work areas according to production schedule.
• Stacks product in storage areas and loads shipments into trailer(s), container(s), and/or railcar(s).
• Unloads full and partial pallets, wraps pallets when necessary, stages product for loading, and checks pallets for accuracy to order.
• Maintains clean and organized aisles or rack storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed.
• Labels, sorts, wraps, and ties inventory product.
• Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills, Intellectual Demands and Job Requirements:

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Forklift certification preferred
• Minimum of one year or more of related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment
• Ability to perform basic math skills
• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel.

EXTRAS

Employee-owned
Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans

Tuition assistance program

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)