Communication Skills, Documentation, Food Safety, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Loading/Unloading, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Procedure Development, Production Schedule, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Theater Production, Time Management, Warehousing
Forklift Operator
Application Deadline: 4 June 2027
Department: Seed Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Moses Lake, WA
Reporting To: Plant Manager - Bulk & Seed
Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 / hour
Description
The Forklift Operator 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 propane or electric forklift in the warehouse.
- Performs daily machine inspections in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Moves product to work areas according to the production schedule.
- Stacks products 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, checks pallets for accuracy to order.
- Maintains clean, organized aisle or rack storage; consolidates partial pallets as needed.
- Labels, sorts, wraps, and ties inventory products.
- 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, supervisors, 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)