Packaging Forklift Driver (Day Shift) Pasco, WA

Simplot Company; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 55,925,000 - 75,663,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Benefits portal

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Pasco, WA is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move, stack and count merchandise and support warehouse operations. You will read daily order sheets, move pallets, assist with packaging areas and ensure accuracy of inventory and cleanliness.

Required is a high school diploma or GED and 1+ years of related experience. Ability to operate a forklift and assist with loading/unloading trucks is essential, with relocation assistance offered where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and handle loading/unloading.

Responsibilities

• Read daily order sheet to select and move the correct tote of product.
• Move finished pallets from the roasting room to the warehouse or loading dock.
• Move empty totes to be cleaned.
• Handle inventory receiving transactions.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety rules.
• Assist packaging employees with cleaning and sanitizing packaging equipment, palletizing, and breaking down totes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory handling

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This job is responsible for operating material handling equipment in a safe manner for the purpose of moving, locating, stacking and counting merchandise.

Key Responsibilities

• Read daily order sheet to be able to select and move the correct tote of product
• Move finished pallets of product from the roasting room to the warehouse or loading dock
• Moves empty totes to be cleaned
• Handles inventory receiving transactions
• Adheres to all company policies and safety rules
• Assist other packaging employees within their job duties including using chemicals and water to clean and sanitize packaging equipment, palletizing and break down empty totes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

1+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

Ability to safely operate a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and high stacking totes.

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $22.96/HR

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (where applicable)
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance (where applicable)
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

**If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**