Forklift Operator

Ajinomotocareers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision day one

STD/LTD/Life on day one

Vacation and sick leave 80/40 hours

401(k) matching up to 4.5%

Wellness reimbursement

Referral bonuses $750

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America is seeking a Day Shift Forklift Operator in Portland, OR. The role involves warehouse tasking, loading/unloading, order picking, and production support with a 5:30am–2:00pm schedule. Starting pay is $21.50/hour.

Benefits include Day One medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD/Life, generous vacation/sick time, 401(k) matching up to 4.5%, wellness reimbursements, and referral bonuses. Must have 1+ year warehouse experience and forklift experience; forklift certification is

Qualifications

• 1+ year warehouse experience.
• 1+ year standing forklift experience.
• Ability to work in production/warehouse with loud machinery.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures indoors and outdoors.
• Fast paced environment.

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.
• Replenish stock while keeping warehouse clean and organized daily.
• Rotates product and arranges according to FIFO.
• Receive and check incoming product against receiving documents.
• Operate electric forklifts.
• Works in freezers with temperatures 32°F to -10°F.
• General production support.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Ability to work in extreme temps

Fast-paced environment

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Electric forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

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 Day Shift Forklift Operator to join our team. The Forklift Operator contributes to our mission by cleaning and organizing the warehouse, loading and unloading trucks with products and ingredients, picking orders, issuing work orders using a scanner, 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: Monday - Friday, 5:30am - 2:00pm

Starting pay is $21.50/hour

If you choose to work with us, you will be an integralpart of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You willalsohave access tosome amazing benefitssuch as:

• 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 $750when 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
• 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
• 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 Company

Position Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse experience
• 1+ year of STANDING forklift experience
• 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
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