Repack Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Summary

• $21 / hour starting wage!! More for experienced Forklift Operators!!
• $2 / hour shift differential
• 3 weeks PTO
• 9 Paid Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx coverage, with employer contributions
• 401k with company match

• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 3:30pm - 2am ($2 shift differential applies!)
• Location: 16800 SE Evelyn ST, Clackamas

The forklift operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift in the warehouse as well as loading and unloading trucks. This position ensures all transactions are accurately entered into the existing ERP, moves materials both physically and in the ERP system to ensure location accuracy and will stage materials for the Packaging team.

Key Responsibilities

• Moves lever and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Inspecting the forklift before initial use. Fill and maintain all propane tanks and accessories.
• Reviews production schedules and related information and confers with department supervisors to determine material requirements to identify overdue materials and to track material
• Requisitions material and establishes sequential delivery dates to departments, according to job order priorities and material availability
• Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications
• Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules. Computes amount of material required to complete job orders
• Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records such as material inventory, in process production reports, and status and location of materials
• Moves or transports materials from one department to another. Arranges for repair and assembly of material or part
• Monitors and controls movement of material

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 1+ years of experience operating a Forklift
• Possesses a high regard for safety in the workplace

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Forklift Operator License
• RF Scanning experience

Our people go above and beyond for our customers. That’s why Portland Bottling Company offers a comprehensive, family-friendly package of compensation, benefits, programs, services, and support to ensure our team members can love what they do at work and enjoy their lives outside of it.

Portland Bottling Company offers our employees a wide variety of comprehensive rewards and benefits including

• Competitive pay
• Medical including Prescription and Vision
• Dental including Orthodontia
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• 401K with company match
• Generous pay for time off programs including paid personal time off (PTO), paid floating holidays, paid bereavement and paid jury duty
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Targeted learning and development opportunities

All within a positive and friendly work environment.

About The Company

As the Pacific Northwest’s leading contract packer and co-packer of ready-to-drink beverage products for nearly a century, Portland Bottling Company provides flexibility and responsiveness, with unmatched regional and national reach, as well as the scale to handle the needs of any and all customers. PBC offers 24/7, end-to-end solutions with state-of-the-art equipment, in-line monitoring, and automated technologies for next level quality, reliability, efficiency and yield.

Our mission at Portland Bottling Company is to act as one team, committed to providing real differentiated value to our customers’ business by delivering the most trusted and highest quality solutions in the industry. That comes from providing an environment for our employees that is safe and promotes growth, development, and success.

If you think you have what it takes to be part of a company that strives to create a working environment that stimulates team spirit, passion, engagement, and achievement, we want to hear from you!

PBC values diversity in its work force and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.