SWING SHIFT - Forklift Operator

JOB TITLE: Material Handler/Forklift Operator

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Supervisor

SUMMARY:

Tillamook Country Smoker, a coastal manufacturer of jerky and meat snack products sold worldwide. We are seeking a candidate with a stable work history, a desire to work in a team environment, and has a positive attitude,

Our benefits include an employer funded Medical, Dental, Prescription, and Life Insurance program for our employees. We also offer Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, and a 401K with Employer Matching. This is a full time, year-round position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Operate stand up electric forklift

· Complete forklift inspections before each shift

. Unload trucks and store materials in proper bin locations

· Stage and transport raw materials to production workstations

· Identify damaged materials and report shortages

· Work with the inventory team and assist with cycle counts as needed

· Communicate between warehouse, production and inventory teams throughout the day

· General support of production

· Oversee and manage material warehouse with little direction

. Ability to assist with physical inventory on Saturdays at the end of the month

· Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and a safe effective work environment

· Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

· Must have prior experience with stand-up forklift

· RF scanners experience is a plus

- Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

· Order picking experience

· Demonstrate strong listening skills and the ability to follow direction

· Physically lift up to 70 lbs

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Ability to work in a production environment with constant exposure to loud machinery

· Ability to work well under pressure

COMPETENCIES:

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

· Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively. Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

· Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

· Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

· Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

· Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Job Duties:

• Load and unload trucks
• Move and stack materials
• Keep production lines supplied with empty containers and packaging materials as needed
• Rotate floor stock
• Follow current good warehousing practice
• Use common warehouse management software
• Perform proper forklift inspections and follow forklift operating guidelines and procedures

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Warehouse Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20