Forklift Operator - Processing - 1st Shift

Lassonde Industries Inc.; Selah (WA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun-Rype Products (USA), Inc. in Selah, WA is seeking a Processing Forklift operator to support fruit processing operations. The role involves loading and unloading trucks, inspecting fruit quality, and maintaining accurate paperwork and inventory.

You will move materials to storage areas, label bins, and ensure a safe, efficient work environment. The position requires basic education, at least one year in the fruit industry (preferred), forklift experience, and a commitment to continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year experience in the fruit industry preferred.
• Experience with forklifts and bin dumpers preferred.
• Ability to high stack bins and communicate effectively.
• Willing to work any shift and show commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Load & offload trucks, sorting bins and staging for production.
• Inspect fruit quality and fill CCP #1 paperwork.
• Document arriving and departing trucks or loads.
• Move incoming materials to proper storage areas.
• Label bins and rows with date received and verification.
• Maintain safe driving attitude and operate forklift as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Bin stacking

Accountable

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Bin dumpers experience

Job description

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FULL TIME Selah, WA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 3846

Join a Legacy of Quality and Innovation at Sun-Rype Products (USA), Inc.!

Since 1946, Sun-Rype has been providing families with delicious, wholesome juices and fruit snacks. As a progressive company committed to innovation and growth, we’re proud of our long-standing reputation and excited for what’s ahead.

At Sun-Rype, we work together to deliver results, continually challenge ourselves to improve, and celebrate the success of our business as a team. Our collaborative, passionate culture is what truly sets us apart.

If you're an organized, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment we would encourage you to apply and join our team.

Position Summary:

Operate forklift to assist in the processing of fruit.

Responsibilities:

• Load & offload trucks sorting bins and staging for production.
• Inspect fruit quality and fill out CCP # 1 paperwork.
• Document arriving & departing trucks or loads.
• Move incoming materials to proper location or storage area.
• Label bins & rows -date received & verity.
• Conduct inventory on fruit products and plant supplies.
• Introduce the raw material into the process and orderly disposition of empty fruit bins.
• Maintain a safe and courteous driving attitude.
• Others duties as assigned.

Position that backs up this role during absence : Any other trained employee in Processing.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of the Processing Forklift position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Role in Food Safety : Follow plant GMP’s at all times, ensure work area is secure and monitor and document fruit receiving CCP.

A. Physical Requirements:

• Ability to turn head to look right/left as well as up and down.
• Ability to steer using steering wheel.
• Ability to move right arm/hand forward and backwards to move the gear that moves forks up and down.
• Ability to apply pressure on gas and brake pedals using right and left legs/feet.
• Ability to get on and off the forklift several times per day (fueling, do paperwork).
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

B. Non-Physical Requirements:

• Education:
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience:
• Minimum one year experience in the fruit industry preferred.
• Experience with forklifts and bin dumpers preferred.
• Special Skills :
• Ability to high stack bins.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Ability to work any shift.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Personally invested in the success of the business.
• Motivated, focused and accountable for results
• Licensure, Registration, Certification :
• External Relationships:
• None
• Internal Relationships:
• The forklift driver will interact and communicate effectively with all employees in the plant.
• Direct & Indirect Reports:
• There are no direct or indirect reports.
• Back-Up
• Forklift drivers will back-up other certified forklift drivers when necessary.