Overview
Forklift Operator Jobs in Dallesport, WA at Mount Adams Fruit
Department: Production, Receiving and Shipping
Location: Bingen WA, Odell OR, Dallesport WA,
Direct Supervisor: Department Supervisor/Foreman
Position: Forklift Driver Labor
Schedule: Monday – Sunday; 7:00 am – 5:30pm
Compensation: $19.38- $22.38 per hour
Other Compensation:
Benefits: Employees (& qualifying family members) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our Company’s 401k plan. Both Pretax and Roth options are available. Employees are eligible for vacation after meeting eligibility requirements. A free Costco Membership is offered annually.
Position Summary:
As a Forklift Driver you will work in one of our mulitple locations of our Pear and Apple Packing facilities located in Oregon and Washington. As a Forklift Driver you will be responsible for forklift driving processes in the Receiving, Shipping, Packing and storage of Pear Bins. Temperatures can be moderate to hot and cool in outdoor and indoor work environments.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operating a forklift to move full bins of pears, to and from various locations within and outside the packing facility, including loading and unloading trucks.
- Perform a variety of functions using your forklift to move pallets, supplies, empty bins, and full bins throughout the facility.
- Conducting regular safety checks on the forklift and reporting any issues or malfunctions to the supervisor.
- Following established procedures for handling and storing pears to prevent damage or spoilage.
- Collaborating with other team members to ensure that all processes that involve a forklift are fulfilled accurately and on time.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work area, including sweeping floors and removing any debris or spills.
- May be required to change positions as needed in the packing facility.
- Adhere to good manufacturing practices, personal and work area hygiene & food safety standards and requirements.
- Work diligently and cautiously to ensure proper handling and packing of the products and maintain production rate.
- Work as a team with coworkers and follow routine rotations as directed.
- Follow all Plant Safety requirements and adhere to the Company Handbook.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work inside and outside a packing facility
- Temperatures can be moderate to hot and cool in outdoor and indoor work environments.
- Exposure to the weather (Sun, Heat, Rain)
- Worker must be able to withstand high temperatures though out entire shift with regular breaks
- Must be able to get on and off forklift w/ three points of contact
- Stand on feet for moderate amount of time
- Must be able to sit on constant basis
- Use of one or both hands to complete tasks in operation of forklift
- Must have good hand dexterity
- Visual acuity and reading of labels
Experience/Education:
- Forklift Driving experience required
- Production or packing experience preferred
- HS Diploma/GED preferred
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Pay: $19.38 – $22.38 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Forklift Operator
Company: Mount Adams Fruit
Location: Dallesport, WA
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