WAREHOUSE/SHIPPING - FORKLIFT

empirepacking; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Empire Packing is seeking a Warehouse/Shipping – Forklift Driver for a cold environment. You will oversee shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of supplies and inventory, and operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment in a no-kill food processing setting.

This role requires physical strength, reliability, and the ability to work in cold, damp conditions, with overtime possible. Wage scale listed: $18.50–$20.50 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k),

Qualifications

• Must have physical strength to perform warehouse tasks.
• Able to concentrate on tasks and quality checks.
• Ability to understand and communicate information.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies.
• Provide labor support as needed.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Identify safety concerns and report them.
• Provide basic maintenance and troubleshoot as needed.
• Participate in shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of supplies.
• Complete receiving and discrepancy reports and contact supervisors for shortages or damage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of inventory.
• Maintain receiving and inventory records and prepare related reports.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies and other warehouse equipment.
• Provide labor support to other areas as needed.
• Participate in annual physical inventories.
• Input data and generate reports using warehouse software.
• Keep warehouse clean, safe, and organized.
• Identify storage and warehousing improvements.

Skills

Physical strength

Hand-eye coordination

Endurance

Concentration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Professional attitude

Adaptability

Work ethic

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jack

Dollies

Job description

WAREHOUSE/SHIPPING – FORKLIFT DRIVER - *COLD ENVIRONMENT*

Oversee and participate in the shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing of supplies and inventory. Maintain receiving and inventory control records and prepare related reports; serve as a tech over assigned warehouse functions. Warehouse technicians must have the ability to make judgment calls based on equipment, product, and customer needs. Additionally, these roles are the last quality checkpoint before the product reaches the customer.

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Warehouse Technicians must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.
• Technicians must be able to concentrate on their tasks.
• The ability to understand and communicate information.
• Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies.
• Provide labor support to other areas as needed.
• Be at work every day and on time.
• Identify any safety concerns or hazards and report them.
• Provide machine maintenance and troubleshooting when required.
• Participate in the shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing of supplies, materials, products.
• Participate in the receiving, unloading, and inspection of shipments for damage and conformity to purchase order specifications and packing slips; contact Supervisors regarding shortages, damaged goods, or other discrepancies; complete receiving, discrepancy, and follow-up reports.
• Participate in the stocking of products; plan storage locations; determine the proper location of supplies to allow for maximum space utilization.
• Serve as a tech over an assigned warehouse function; prioritize work assignments.
• Deliver supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participate in annual physical inventories.
• Operate a computer and assigned software to input data and generate reports.
• Maintain the warehouse in a clean, orderly, safe, and secure condition.
• Make recommendations regarding proper storage, inventory, and warehousing procedures and improvements in warehouse efficiency.
• Arriving at the scheduled time, working where and as directed, and staying until work is done, or until supervisor and/or manager indicate work is done. Some overtime work may be scheduled and required.
• Load, unload, and sort packages in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Must be well-organized with good attention to detail.
• Display a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Adaptable and dependable with the ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with others.
• Must maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, instructions and to deal with problems involving a few different variables.

Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently below freezing, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their workdays.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, Vacation, and company observed holidays.
• 401(K): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Wage Scale $18.50 - $20.50
• Career Development: Out company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through our Better Futures program.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for are any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies , and proficiencies for the role.

Empire is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/VET/DISABILITY