Rail Dock Forklift Operator

Neil Jones Food Company; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Neil Jones Food Company in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Rail Dock Forklift Operator for our seasonal fresh-pack season, typically July through November. You will operate a sit-down propane forklift, stack pallets, receive inventory, and document paperwork at the Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver.

Candidates must have 3+ years forklift experience, forklift certification, strong communication skills, and the ability to work weekends and extended shifts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of forklift driving experience in dock environments.
• Forklift certification required.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug test and work extended schedules, including weekends during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift safely and efficiently.
• Receive inventory and store raw, finished goods, and materials on the floor.
• Stack pallets and brite stock in an orderly manner.
• Perform daily forklift maintenance checks following internal procedures.
• Document paperwork for the Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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E4 - Seasonal - Union Vancouver, WA, Vancouver, WA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3751

Salary Range: $23.64 To $26.06 Hourly

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for a Rail Dock Forklift Operator to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a sit-down propane forklift; may use multiple types of attachments for the transport of containers including pallets, drums and bins. Follows all safety and food safety policies and procedures. Responsible for documenting paperwork at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA. This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically July – November.

• Always Promotes Food Safety Culture as a priority through conversations, communications and actions.
• Must be able to stack product straight with a smooth and safe manner.
• Receives inventory and puts away raw product, finished goods and materials on work floor, able to high stack pallets of brite stock in an orderly fashion.
• Performs daily maintenance checks on assigned forklift following internal procedures.
• May ensure proper tags and labels are on the palletized product; ability to read labels.

Requirements:

• 3+ year of experience driving forklifts and similar equipment in various positions e.g. truck dock, rail dock working with finished goods.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and work extended schedule, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.
• Eligible for paid sick leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for a Rail Dock Forklift Operator to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a sit-down propane forklift; may use multiple types of attachments for the transport of containers including pallets, drums and bins. Follows all safety and food safety policies and procedures. Responsible for documenting paperwork at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA. This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically July – November.

For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company

Key Responsibilities:

• Always Promotes Food Safety Culture as a priority through conversations, communications and actions.
• Must be able to stack product straight with a smooth and safe manner.
• Receives inventory and puts away raw product, finished goods and materials on work floor, able to high stack pallets of brite stock in an orderly fashion.
• Performs daily maintenance checks on assigned forklift following internal procedures.
• May ensure proper tags and labels are on the palletized product; ability to read labels.

Requirements:

• 3+ year of experience driving forklifts and similar equipment in various positions e.g. truck dock, rail dock working with finished goods.
• Forklift certification required.
• Able to communicate effectively with others.
• Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and work extended schedule, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.

Benefits:

• Eligible for paid sick leave

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

E-Verify Participation

If You Have the Right to Work, Don't Let Anyone Take It Away

We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

1st Shift 7a-3p
2nd Shift 3p-11p ($.50 Differential)
3rd Shift 11p-7a ($1.00 Differential)