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FORKLIFT DRIVER-FIRST SHIFT

Global Harvest Foods
Akron, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Job description

Global Harvest Foods is a leading National Wild Bird, Caged Bird and small Critter/Pet food manufacturer with a 40-year history of delighting customers with our products

We are a mature but growing company headquartered in Seattle, WA and currently have an outstanding opportunity for an individual to join our team in Akron, CO as a Forklift Operator. This position will be responsible for ensuring that all inbound and outbound loads are processed according to company and customer policies.

Shift: 1st Shift 

The primary tasks will include but are not limited to:

 

Loads and unloads outgoing and incoming shipments.

Picks and stages orders and loads for shipment.

Performs physical inventory counts of finished products and ingredients.

Prepares all outgoing shipment paperwork including Bills of Lading.

Inspects lifts and forklifts on a daily basis.

Performs equipment maintenance as directed.

Qualifications:

 

At least one year working with a sit-down forklift.

High school diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Must have the ability to understand, read and write basic English.

A minimum 6 – 12 months related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight, volume, and distance.

Able to comfortably lift 60 lbs.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Must be 18 years of age to operate forklifts.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and team-oriented, with strong communication skills.

Global Harvest Foods offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package.

For immediate consideration, please apply with a resume, or call 970-345-2063 to request an Employment Application.

Global Harvest Foods is a drug free work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour plus 1.50 per hour night differential

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

 

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Free parking

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

 

10 hour shift

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Overtime

Experience:

 

Warehouse experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

 

Akron, CO 80720 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

 

Akron, CO 80720: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Monday to Friday 2:00PM to 12PM (midnight)

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Pay: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour

Salary : $19 - $21

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