Forklift Operator

Ajinomotocareers; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD Insurance

LTD Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation & Sick Time

401(k) Matching 4.5%

Wellness Reimbursement

Referral Bonus $750

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America is seeking a Day Shift Forklift Operator for our SE Portland, OR location. The role involves loading/unloading, stocking, and supporting production with ingredient delivery while maintaining a clean, organized warehouse.

You will operate electric forklifts, follow FIFO, and ensure accurate paperwork and inventory control. The position runs Monday–Friday, 5:30am–2:00pm, with benefits beginning on day one and competitive company programs.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of warehouse experience.
• 1+ year of forklift experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work in loud production environments.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures indoors and outdoors.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, OSHA-compliant warehouse environment.
• Load and unload trucks and circulate materials.
• Maintain day-to-day inventory and forklift inspections.
• Operate electric forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Replenish stock and organize warehouse daily.
• Follow FIFO and proper stocking procedures.
• Complete required paperwork accurately.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

MS Office

Extreme temperatures

Fast-paced environment

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift certification

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 at our SE Portland, OR location. 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, 5:30am - 2:00pm

Starting pay is $21.50/hour

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 $750 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 pallet jacks
• 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
• 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
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