Forklift Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, +/

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation/sick pay

Tuition assistance program

Employee stock ownership program (ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Forklift Operator to move boxes, totes, and pallets safely and efficiently within the warehouse. The role includes staging for production, putting away finished products, and assisting with shipping and receiving.

You will operate gas or electric forklifts, perform daily inspections, and ensure GMP/SQF documentation compliance. This is a full-time, on-site position with weekly pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a gas or electric forklift in the warehouse.
• Perform daily machine inspections following safety procedures.
• Move product to work areas according to production schedule.
• Stack product and load shipments into trailers, containers, or railcars.
• Unload pallets, wrap as needed, and stage product for loading.
• Maintain clean/organized aisles and assist with shipping/receiving.
• Document SQF forms and comply with GMP/SQF procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Basic math

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification preferred

Tools

Gas/electric forklift

Job description

• Forklift certification preferred

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 Operator position 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)