Forklift Operator I

Forklift Operator I
Application Deadline: 15 May 2025
Department: Seed Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Moses Lake, WA (Columbia Bean)
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Description
There's a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Operates a gas or electric forklift in the warehouse.
• Performs daily machine inspections while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Moves product to work areas according to production schedule.
• Stacks product 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, and checks pallets for accuracy to order.
• Maintains clean and organized aisles or racks storage, and consolidates partial pallets when 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.

WHAT WE NEED
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, supervisory, 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
• Weekly Pay
• Advancement Opportunities
• 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)