Lift Truck Operator (LTO) (Shift 1A)

Kettle Cuisine, LLC.; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine, LLC. is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to support warehouse operations in Everett, WA.

The role requires handling raw ingredients and packaging, storing and moving items, and ensuring accurate inventory while following food safety guidelines. Compensation ranges from $21.00 to $26.00 per hour depending on experience, with benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401k, PTO, and leave provisions.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and organized individual with attention to detail.
• Basic math and reading skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw ingredients and packaging supplies according to procurement and quality guidelines.
• Put away all raw ingredients and packaging supplies in storage locations.
• Pick and transfer raw ingredients and packaging supplies to operation departments.
• Ensure proper rotation of ingredients (first expired – first out).
• Return ingredients and packaging supplies to proper storage after usage.
• Transfer finished goods to rack locations and shipping docks.
• Pick, follow first in–first out, and ship finished goods per quality and regulatory requirements.
• Complete tasks through an ERP application.
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse including storage areas and docks.
• Maintain relationships with warehouse and operations leads.
• Monitor accuracy of inventory locations and tags.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies to leads and managers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Detail-oriented

Basic math

Job description

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking, using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients, complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive raw ingredients and packaging supplies according to specified procurement and quality guidelines.
• Put away all raw ingredients and packaging supplies in the appropriate storage locations.
• Pick and transfer raw ingredients and packaging supplies from warehouse storage to operation departments as requested.
• Ensure proper rotation of raw ingredients, first expired – first out.
• Return ingredients and packaging supplies back to proper storage locations after usage.
• Transfer finished goods to rack locations and/or shipping docks.
• Pick, follow first in – first out, and ship finished goods via shuttles or direct to the customer in accordance with all quality and regulatory requirements.
• Effectively complete all the above-mentioned tasks through an ERP application
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse to include dry, frozen, and cooler storage, and all receiving and shipping docks as well as the finished goods cooler.
• Maintain strong working relations with warehouse and operations leads.
• Monitor the accuracy of inventory locations and tags.
• Effectively communicate inventory discrepancies and other issues to the lead and manager as appropriate.
• Maintain food safety practices.
• Monitor for safe load capacity on storage racks.
• Monitor safe storage procedures to eliminate workplace hazards.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications/Education/Skills

Personal Qualities/Characteristics

• Self-motivated
• Good organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Basic math and reading skills.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk up to 2/3 of working time.
• Ability to work in cold environments (Cooler, Freezer)

Different climates – Such as dry storage, Cooler, Freezer

Manufacturing environment—conditions can be wet and cold.

Compensation: $21.00- $26.00ph (DOE)

Kettle Cuisine offers the following benefits at low cost or no cost:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, Holidays, Maternity and
• Paternity Leave
• Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Assistance

Pay Range for Lift Truck Operator (LTO) (Shift 1A)

The Lift Truck Operator (LTO) (Shift 1A) base pay range $23.00 - $26.00/hourly. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Everett, WA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. The Lift Truck Operator (LTO) (Shift 1A) position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.