Forklift Operator at FreshPoint a Sysco Company Everett, WA

FreshPoint a Sysco Company; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 28,654; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

A large food distribution company in Everett seeks a Forklift Operator to manage inventory replenishment and maintain cleanliness in the work area. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and six months of warehouse experience. The ability to operate stand-up forklifts and riding pallet jacks is preferred. This role offers a starting pay of $20.80 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in a warehouse.
• Six months experience of proficiently utilizing a stand-up forklift and riding pallet jack preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fresh produce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes selection slots during selection operations.
• Rotating product FIFO (first-in-first-out).
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the work area.

Skills

Strong reading, writing, and speaking English

Effective communication

Productivity level maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Riding pallet jack

RF scanners

Job description

Forklift Operator job at FreshPoint a Sysco Company. Everett, WA.

Pay Starting At: $20.80 per hour

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Responsible for ensuring that the selection slots are consistently replenished during selection and ensuring that all replenished slots are rotated in FIFO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Replenishes selection slots during selection operations.
• Rotating product FIFO (first-in-first-out).
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the work area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Six (6) months experience in a warehouse.
• Six (6) months experience of proficiently utilizing a stand-up forklift and riding pallet jack preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fresh produce preferred.
• Experience in replenishment, cycling of product, RF (radio frequency) scanners and other returns related functions preferred.

Skills:

• Must have strong reading, writing, and be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to perform work assignments at an acceptable productivity level.
• Able to effectively communicate and interact with others in a professional manner.

Physical Demand:

• Stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, squat, turn the body, and walk.
• Lift and move cases (selecting a product and placing on a pallet) ranging in weight up to 75 lbs continuously to and from heights ranging from floor to knee, waist, shoulder, and overhead.
• Use hands and fingers to peel and stick labels on cases.
• Handle and feel objects and/or equipment controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must have the ability to talk and hear; must be able to hear warning horns on moving machinery and equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include close and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must exhibit a high level of endurance, energy, and strength to successfully perform the position.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in confined spaces

About FreshPoint a Sysco Company:

At FreshPoint, our employees are the foundation to our great success.By applying our principles of leadership, integrity, trust and our strong commitment to one another, we help each other prosper for the benefit of the individual.As an equal opportunity employer, FreshPoint is focused on the diversity, safety, and training of all of our employees. As part of a large company, we are able to offer excellent benefits in addition to wages, such as health, dental, and vision insurance. We offer you a safe and enjoyable work environment in which you can grow and advance.We offer all associates a comprehensive Benefits Package.