Material Handler

Firestone Pacific Foods Inc.; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Transit Discount

Job summary

Firestone Pacific Foods Inc. in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Material Handler to manage inventory flow in receiving, storing, and shipping within our warehouse. The role requires operating forklifts, maintaining accurate stock, and reporting discrepancies to leadership.

You will follow safety guidelines, assist with production support during peak periods, and contribute to a clean, organized facility. Must have forklift experience, be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, and communicate

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required.
• Organizational skills are essential.
• Good communication is necessary.
• Time management skills are required.
• Problem solving/analysis abilities are needed.
• Understanding mathematical conversions is helpful.
• Working knowledge of inventory control practices is expected.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Wrap loaded pallets according to company guidelines.
• Ensure forklifts are in working order and report issues to management.
• Operate warehouse equipment and report system discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow safety requirements for forklift and wrap equipment.
• Report accidents immediately to supervisor.
• Follow GMPs and company safety guidelines.
• Stack and store materials efficiently.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Assist production teams during peak periods.

Skills

Forklift experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving/analysis

Mathematical conversions

Inventory control

Office equipment

Lifting up to 40 lbs (50 lbs)

Job description

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Material Handler

Manual Labor Vancouver, WA, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

About Firestone Pacific Foods

Firestone Pacific Foods (FPF) grows, freezes, and packs frozen fruit products on behalf of food retailers and foodservice companies in the United States and overseas. Our fruit is harvested at the peak of ripeness, processed, and packed in our state-of-the art facilities shipment with a keen attention to quality and food safety.

The Firestone Family began farming in Vancouver, WA, in 1896. In 2019, an impact investment fund managed by Agriculture Capital acquired FPF to build out a low cost, vertically integrated supply chain of high quality, organic blueberries operating at scale to address growing global demand for this nutritious fruit.

Position Summary

The Material Handler records and maintains the flow of inventory into and out of the warehouse, from receiving, shipping, issuing, handling for stock at firestone warehouses. The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring the correct product and quantity are issued, received, and shipped correctly within the inventory system both manually entering and scanning product into system. This position reports inventory shortages and discrepancies directly to Inventory Lead and Operations Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Wrap loaded pallets according to company guidelines.
• Ensure electric jacks and/or forklifts are in working order and reports problem to Warehouse Manager.
• Operate Company equipment with the warehouse functions and report if the system is not functioning as intended.
• Escalate to Shift lead or Operations Supervisor if there is a quality concern w hen opening Product on the lines.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow all safety requirements related to operating the forklift and stretch wrap equipment.
• Report any accidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Follow company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Stack and store materials in the appropriate locations efficiently.
• Compile with company policies and procedures.

Secondary Job Responsibilities (when primary division not running)

• Perform all tasks assigned by Shift Lead.
• Load and unload materials from equipment, totes and pallets.
• Feed or place materials onto equipment for processing.
• Assists operators in set up of production lines.
• Mix materials to customer specification .
• Stack and wrap materials on pallets.
• Attach appropriate labels to materials.
• Must be willing to be cross-trained and move to other areas when needed .
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized production area.
• Ensure that all products are processed to the highest standard of quality.
• Keep a constant visual on Forklift Operators.
• Compile policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Forklift experience is required
• Organizational Skills
• Good Communication
• Time Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Understand Mathematical Conversions
• Working knowledge of Inventory Control Practices
• Operate Standard Office Equipment
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly and on occasion 50 lbs

Other

• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or irregular hours especially during fresh processing season.
• Passion for great tasting and nutritious fruit products, including smoothies, would be a big plus.

Company Benefits

• Full time, non-exempt employees accrue eight (8) days of PTO per year
• Medical insurance: United Health Care
• Dental insurance: Principal
• Vision insurance: Principal [company covers 100% of premium for employees]
• 401(k) plan: company matches up to 4% of employee’s base compensation
• Discounted bus pass

This document describes the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this job classification. This document is not, however, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. Firestone Pacific Foods reserves the right to add, revise, or delete job duties at any time.

Firestone Pacific Foods, Inc. is both Equal Opportunity, and At Will employer. The company does not discriminate on basis of race, age, sex, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation. Either Company or Employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time for any legally permissible reason. Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified candidates/employees with disabilities.