Forklift Operator

Ajinomoto Foods; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in frozen foods is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to enhance their warehouse operations. This role is crucial for maintaining a clean and organized environment, loading and unloading products, and ensuring efficient inventory management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting and handle extreme temperatures while adhering to safety standards. Join a diverse team that values growth and offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical insurance, retirement plans, and generous vacation time. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious meals.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

80 Hours of Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Wellness Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse and forklift experience required.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with regulations.
• Load and unload trucks, manage inventory, and support production.
• Perform daily inspections of forklifts and pallet jacks.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Forklift Operation

Microsoft Office

Ability to Work in Extreme Temperatures

Fast-paced Environment Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electric Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

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

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

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:

• 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
• Trace history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommend 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 with this process
• Stack and arrange product on pallets
• Complete forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift
• Replenish stock while maintaining a cleaned and organized warehouse/location daily
• Move product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory
• Rotate product and arrange according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out)
• Receive and check against receiving documents incoming product, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; report any discrepancies to the lead
• Operate electric forklifts and pallet jacks
• Work 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 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