Lead Material Handler & Forklift Operator - Food Safety

ManpowerGroup; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Supplemental life insurance

Short term disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Industrial in Ferndale, WA is seeking a Forklift Operator / Material Handler Lead to support production lines and shipment readiness. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and urgency in a food-grade environment.

The position requires forklift certification with at least 2 years of experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to operate high stacker and scissor lift. Competitive hourly pay and a Monday–Friday schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Forklift certified with at least 2 years of experience.
• Clean driving record and strong safety record.
• Ability to operate high stacker and scissor lift.
• Accurate counting and inventory management of weights and case quantities.
• Training on pallet wrapper and adherence to GMPs and Food Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Load and offload products from trucks using a forklift or pallet jack with efficiency and care.
• Prepare deliveries for shipment by ensuring products are correctly labeled, weighed, wrapped, and tagged according to schedule.
• Maintain accurate inventory for raw materials, finished goods, WIP goods, and supplies, with weekly supervisor updates.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Inventory management

GMP & Food safety

Teamwork

Tools

Pallet wrapper

High stacker

Scissor lift

Job description

Industrial in Ferndale, WA is seeking a Forklift Operator / Material Handler Lead to support production lines and shipment readiness. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and urgency in a food-grade environment.

The position requires forklift certification with at least 2 years of experience, a clean driving record, and the ability to operate high stacker and scissor lift. Competitive hourly pay and a Monday–Friday schedule are offered.