What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Gourmet Foods International?
Job Details
Job Location
GFINW - D910 - Summer, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School or GED
Salary Range
22.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Night
Job Category
Warehouse
Description
Job Overview :
Gourmet Foods International is a specialty Food Distributor and additionally offers 3PL services under the branch Cold Locker. GFI is a team-oriented company embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. We offer a great work environment, professional development, motivating career pathways, and competitive compensation.
The Forklift Operator is someone responsible for handling products utilizing powered industrial machines safely and accurately. Prospective team members ensure orders are either stocked or pulled using standup or sit-down electric forklifts, scanning guns, and written forms. The position can also require physical product placement or picking-related tasks within a chilled environment.
Environment :
- Multi-temperature environment ranging from -10 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The position can also require physical product placement or picking-related tasks within a multi-temperature environment. Equipment :
- RF scan gun
- PPE - Slip-resistant, steel-toe boots, freezer jackets and pants, warming caps
- Stand up and sit down electric forklifts and reach trucks.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities :
Things you need to be able to do :
Things that are a plus but not a deal-breaker :
What we think you'll love about Gourmet Foods International :
What else can we offer?
Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - up to 30 days per year, Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, Pay differential for night shift from 10 : 00 PM to 4 : 00 AM, Employee Discount, Referral Bonus.
SCHEDULE : 8am to 4 : 30pm M-F and Sundays.
GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include previous employment, education, and criminal records, but they are not limited to these.
Salary : $22 - $25