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Forklift Operator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Moses Lake, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 19 - 22
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 YOULL 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
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)
About Company
As we celebrate 100 years, growing from a family-owned bean and elevator company to today’s thriving food products corporation, we credit our success to our entrepreneurial, competitive spirit and our 100% employee ownership.
