Warehouse Forklift Operator (Day) - Tualatin
Company: KeHE Distributors
Location: Tualatin
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Why Work for KeHE?Full-time
Pay Range: $19.14/Yr. - $19.14/Yr.
Shift Days: TU-F, Shift Time: 7:00 AM
Benefits after 30 days
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays OverviewGood people,
working with good people, for our common good.
Sound good?
KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is
all about \"good\" and is growing, so there's never been a more
exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about
working in an environment with a people-first culture and an
organization committed to good living, good food and good service,
we'd love to talk to you! Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Forklift
Operator operates a forklift to move or transport palletized
products from a loading dock and place in storage racks in a
warehouse setting. The Forklift Operator is also responsible for
replenishing products in pick locations throughout the warehouse
and notifying inventory control on any issues. The work may include
moving pallets from upper racks to pick shelves and combining
leftover products onto newly placed pallets. Forklift Operators are
also responsible for pulling bulk orders or "pallet pulls" and
transporting these to staging areas. Certain activities may not be
performed on every shift. Employees must be able to maintain the
expected work pace, work accurately and meet minimum productivity
guidelines established by KeHE. The employees work in dry,
refrigerated and freezer areas of a warehouse and may be exposed to
one environment for long periods of time. Essential
FunctionsEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Operate a forklift
to transport, receive, store and position pallets of products and
goods.Perform and document pre-work inspection on all equipment;
complete final inspection sheet at the end of the
shift.Re-palletize and stack product in the picking area onto
pallets.Read and interpret work orders for product specifications
and customer needs.Follow temperature sensitive protocols when
transporting/staging pallets and prioritizing work flow.Operate the
mounted forklift computer to receive work orders and
assignments.Scan returned product to identify its final location
using hand held scannerApply knowledge of spatial relations for
optimum stacking and storing of product and goods.Other Duties and
Responsibilities:Change forklift battery when needed.Change tape
roll on Arpac machine when neededMaintain clean work environment,
which may include picking up trash or cleaning spills.Other duties
may be assigned to fulfill KeHE's objectives. Minimum Requirements,
Qualifications, Additional Skills, AptitudeHigh School diploma or
equivalent required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The employee
must be proficient in English and basic math skills. A high school
diploma or equivalent is required. Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)
training and certification is required. Demonstration of
proficiency in radio-frequency skills is needed.Work Environment:
The work environment is indoors. The employee may be exposed to
variable temperatures from the three different product climates
(dry, cold, freezer). There may be an extensive duration of time
spent in cold and/or freezer temperatures. There is moderate noise
level in the warehouse with occasional to frequent honking of
forklift horns for safety. PPE and clothing for freezer environment
may be necessary.Work Hours: The work schedule is either 5 days a
week, 8 hours a day, or 4 days a week, 10 hours a day. Start times
vary. Work hours and shifts are subject to change depending on
operating business conditions and needs. The employee may be
required to work overtime, holidays or weekends.Physical and Mental
Demands: Medium, exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force is required
occasionally, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to move
and place product when re-palletizing items. This job also requires
constant standing. The employee must know and follow proper safety
protocols, DPI grooming, hygiene and dress code requirements; know
and apply temperature sensitive protocols when staging,
transporting goods and prioritizing workflow, including follow
sequencing or order directions. Must be able to apply knowledge of
spatial relations for proper and safe product storage.Ability to
efficiently work independent of direct supervision.Equal Employer
Opportunity StatementKeHE Distributors provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis
of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry,
national origin, mental or physical disability or medical
condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or
any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and
Talent Acquisition processes.
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