Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator Application Deadline: 20 October 2027 Department: Seed Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: Moses Lake, WA Reporting To: Plant Manager - Bulk & Seed Compensation: $19.00 - $26.00 / hour Description The Forklift Operator position is responsible for the movement of boxes, totes, and pallets of product throughout the warehouse in a safe, timely, and accurate manner. Staging for production, putting away completed products, and assisting with shipping and receiving tasks as needed. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Operates a gas or electric forklift in the warehouse. Performs daily machine inspections while adhering to established safety procedures. Moves product to work areas according to production schedule. Stacks product in storage areas and loads shipments into trailer(s), container(s), and/or railcar(s). Unloads full and partial pallets, wraps pallets when necessary, stages product for loading, and checks pallets for accuracy to order. Maintains clean and organized aisles or rack storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed. Labels, sorts, wraps, and ties inventory product. Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs. Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area. Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms. Performs other duties as assigned by management. Skills, Intellectual Demands and Job Requirements: EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING: High School Diploma or equivalent required Forklift certification preferred Minimum of one year or more of related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment Ability to perform basic math skills Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel. Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed. Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel. EXTRAS Employee-owned Advancement Opportunities Weekly pay Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts 401(k) with employer match Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans Tuition assistance program Employee stock ownership program (ESOP) #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinidad Benham Corporation