Job Details
Forklift Operator I
Application Deadline: 15 May 2025
Department: Seed Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Moses Lake, WA (Columbia Bean)
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Description
There's a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.
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 racks storage, and consolidates partial pallets when 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.
WHAT WE NEEDEDUCATION 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
- Weekly Pay
- Advancement Opportunities
- 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)