Rail Dock Forklift Operator / Seasonal

Neil Jones Food Company

Vancouver (WA)

On-site

USD 32,566 - 35,900

Full time

14 days+

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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 its seasonal fresh-pack period. The role covers safe forklift operation, adherence to safety policies, and accurate paperwork documentation at Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.

Shifts available are 1st (7a-3p) and 2nd (3p-11p) during July through November. Candidates should have forklift experience and be able to pass a drug test, with eligibility for paid sick leave.

Qualifications

3+ years of forklift driving experience in docks or warehouse settings.
Able to communicate effectively with team members.
Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Responsibilities

Safe and efficient operation of a sit-down propane forklift.
Follow safety and food safety policies and procedures.
Document paperwork at Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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

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. We are seeking 1st (7a-3p) and 2nd shift (3p-11p).

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

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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.

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