Material Handler 1

Firestone Pacific Foods; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time, non-exempt

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Discounted bus passes

Job summary

Firestone Pacific Foods in Vancouver, WA is seeking a qualified Material Handler to help manage inventory flow in our warehouse. You will receive, stock, issue, and ship goods, and work with the inventory system to ensure accuracy and timely processing.

This full-time role requires forklift experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. We offer competitive benefits and a safety-focused, equal-opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation skills required.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Understanding of inventory control practices and material flow.
• Ability to perform basic calculations and conversions.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Wraps loaded pallets according to company guidelines.
• Ensures equipment is in working order and reports issues.
• Operates warehouse equipment and follows safety guidelines.
• Supports production lines and quality control as needed.
• Maintains clean and organized work area and adheres to policies.
• Cross-trains and supports other areas during downtime.

Skills

Forklift experience

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving/Analysis

Understand Mathematical Conversions

Working Knowledge of Inventory Control

Operate Standard Office Equipment

Ability to lift up to 40lbs regularly

Ability to lift up to 50lbs on occas

Job description

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 air 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:

• Wraps loaded pallets according to company guidelines.
• Ensures 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.
• When opening Product on the lines if there is a quality concern escape to Shift lead or Operations Supervisor
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Follows all safety requirements related tooperatingthe forklift and stretch wrap equipment.
• Report any accidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Efficiently stack and store materials in theappropriate locations.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.

Secondary Job Responsibilities (in the event is not running or other downtime)

• Performs all tasks assigned by Shift Lead.
• Load and unload materials from equipment, totes and pallets.
• Feed or place materials onto equipment for processing.
• Assist 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.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.

Qualification & Skills:

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

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 basecompensation
• Discounted bus passes

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.