Forklift Operator

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., a leader in frozen foods, is seeking a Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations in Portland. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized warehouse, loading and unloading trucks, and ensuring product quality. This position offers competitive pay starting at $21.50/hr with excellent benefits from day one including medical insurance, vacation hours, and a robust retirement plan.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE

Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE

80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time annually

401(k) Retirement Savings plan with company matching

Wellness reimbursement for gym membership

Referral bonuses up to $1000

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse experience required.
• 1+ year of forklift experience required.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and positive work environment compliant with OSHA standards.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork and manage inventory.
• Operate electric forklifts and perform quality checks on incoming products.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Fast-paced environment

Loud machinery

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Forklift certification (preferred)

Job description

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Base pay range

$21.50/hr - $21.50/hr

Position Summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.

We are looking for a  Forklift Operator to join our rapidly expanding team. The Forklift Operator contributes to our mission by cleaning and organizing the warehouse, loading and unloading trucks with products and ingredients, and supporting production with the delivery of ingredients and storage of finished product. This position is essential to support the department in maximizing customer satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

Schedule:Â Monday-Friday, Start time: Day 5:30am, Swing 4:00pm

Starting pay is $21.50/hour, plus a $.50 shift diffrentailÂ

If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:Â

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
• Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
• 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company's matching contributions up to 4.5%
• Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment
• Referral bonuses totaling $1000 when an employee refers someone to work with our company
  
  

Position Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state and federal requirements
• Perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork
• Manage day to day inventory levels
• Maintain Forklift certification
• Periodic inventories
• Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends to management remedial actions to resolve discrepancies
• Timely execution of daily receiving and shipping load board oversee the receipt of purchased goods verifying counts, quality and complete all required paperwork and transactions associated to this process
• Stacks and arranges product on pallets
• Completes forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift
• Replenish stock while maintaining a cleaned and organized warehouse/location daily
• Moves product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory
• Rotates product and arranges according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out)
• Receives and checks against receiving documents incoming product, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; reports any discrepancies to the lead
• Operates electric forklifts and palletjacks
• Works in and out of freezers, temperatures average 32 degrees to –10 degrees
• General support of production
• Required to wear hairnet, freezer suit, captive boots, earplugs, and gloves provided by the Compan
  
  

Position Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse experience
• 1+ year of forklift experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work in production/warehouse environment with constant exposure to loud machinery
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  
  

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift certification
• INDPOR

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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