Forklift Operator II Trainee - Swing Backup Lead

Title:

Forklift Operator II Trainee - Swing Backup Lead

Location:

Pasco, WA
Job

Requisition
-260103
Time Type:
Full time

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start‑up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference.

You’ll gain access to hands‑on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

This role will primarily work in the warehouse but will float to Production as needed for coverage purposes. This role will fill in for the lead during any absences and will perform additional daily duties. In addition, they will serve as one of the drivers in the warehouse where they will perform the transport, loading and off‑loading of materials and other warehouse duties in a timely and safe manner to fulfill the needs of production and our customers.

• Follow outlined duties as assigned in daily inbound / outbound schedule from warehouse management.
• Maintain the principles of first in / first out (FIFO) in the storage and retrieval of materials.
• Coordinate with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to ensure the efficient performance of warehouse and production processes.
• Prioritize multiple tasks to maximize work efficiency.
• Sanitation duties as required in order to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Organize and coordinate Alchemy training for all forklift drivers to ensure 100% on time completion.
• Organize and conduct validations for all forklift drivers annually.
• Cover for the Warehouse Lead during crane rescues, breaks, and as needed.
• Take the insect/pest control vendors to check traps monthly.
  
  Print paperwork for truckers and make tickets for inbounds when the lead is unavailable.
• Provide direction to warehouse drivers when Lead is unavailable to “Keep the Warehouse Moving”.
• Accomplish other related work as required.
• Maintains any logs as required.
• Works to create a collaborative, positive, and unified team environment in the warehouse. Exhibits servant leadership and leads by example each day.

Environment is usually moderate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Personal hygiene must meet company and government sanitation requirements. Abide by safety rules as outlined in “Employee Handbook”.

High School diploma or equivalent; or up to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must demonstrate basic mathematical skills. Experience in a manufacturing environment, especially food production, is helpful. Must be qualified as a driver at Columbia Basin Blends. Ability to use a slip‑sheeter is preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as formulas, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate clearly in English commensurate with the requirements of this position.

Must have a basic mechanical aptitude. Must be able to use safely use handheld knife. A fully trained lift‑truck operator will have worked all aspects of the job, including the loading, and off‑loading of trucks, receiving inbound ingredients, production driving and packaging…