Forklift Operator

Description

Forklift Driver

***$2000 Signing bonus***

Bellingham Cold Storage is looking for new full-time team members to join our industry-leading cold chain logistics company. Based in Bellingham, WA for over 75 years, we own and manage several warehouse locations including the largest portside cold storage facility on the West Coast.

Forklift drivers at Bellingham Cold Storage operate powered industrial equipment such as, but not limited to, sit-down and stand-up forklifts, picker equipment and pallet jacks.

We find that successful applicants have the following skills and abilities:  

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Are willing to work daily and weekly overtime up to and including 12-hour shifts
• Are flexible and able to work any shift assigned
• Are respectful of all coworkers in a diverse environment
• Can perform elementary math functions and have basic computer skills
• Easily adjust to changing needs in a fast-paced environment
• Are committed to working safely

What do Forklift drivers do?

• Operate electric or gas forklifts to load and unload trucks, ships, railcars, and containers
• Warehouse fresh and frozen product in racking systems or by free staking pallets
• Operate handheld RF scanners
• Check load and counts of inbound and outbound product to ensure accuracy
• Routinely communicate with team members to minimize truck wait times, to report issues and to complete tasks on time as assigned
• Conduct daily safety inspections of powered industrial equipment prior to use
• Able to quickly learn new computer systems and understand basic inventory and warehousing principles

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for lengthy periods of time
• Move multiple cases by hand, weighing up to 50 lbs. above and below shoulder level for extended periods of time without the use of mechanical assistance over short distances
• Work in very cold environments with temperatures ranging from 32 F to -20 F for extended periods of time
• Walk on uneven and often wet cement floors
• Perform work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom

What’s in it for you?

Paid training is provided!

$2000 Signing bonus paid in increments of hours worked

• $500 paid following the completion of 4 weeks of employment
• $500 paid after completing 500 hours of work
• $1000 paid after completing 1,000 hours of work

Exceptional Health Benefit Package

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage for $147/month for you and your eligible dependents.
• Individual medical deductibles of $250 with an annual out of pocket maximum of $2,000
• Access to 10 local and well-established medical clinics, including urgent care clinics, with zero co-pays
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Company provided Life Insurance

Generous Retirement Package

• Company provided Pension contributions on hours worked
• 401(k) retirement account with company match

Wages and hours

$19.03-23.06 per hour DOE

• Wage Increases are based on hours worked with annual increases every Jan. 1st
              $19.03 per hour for hours from hire date-1600 hours
              $20.50 per hour for hours from 1601-2400 hours
              $21.92 per hour for hours from 2401-7000
              $23.06 per hour for hours over 7000

• Paid time off accruals starting on day one with the potential to earn up to 5 weeks’ vacation a year
• Work will be performed at both our Roeder Avenue and Orchard Drive warehouses on day, swing, and possibly graveyard shifts
• Swing shift differential of $0.50 per hour
• Graveyard differential of $1.00 per hour

This posting does not identify all essential functions nor is it a full job description.

Bellingham Cold Storage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

A background check, and a pre-hire drug test must be passed before an applicant may be offered this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.03-$23.06 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Long term Disability insurance
• EAP

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Swing/Night shift
• Graveyard shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Bellingham, WA

Qualifications

Salary : $250