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Ajasianfoods

Forklift Operator

Ajasianfoods, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Position Summary Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.

We are looking for a

Day Shift Forklift Operator

to join our team at our

SE Portland, OR location . The

Forklift Operator

contributes to our mission by cleaning and organizing the warehouse, loading and unloading trucks with products and ingredients, and supporting production with the delivery of ingredients and storage of finished product. This position is essential to support the department in maximizing customer satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 5:30am - 2:00pm

Starting pay is

$21.50/hour

If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on

DAY ONE

Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on

DAY ONE

80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year

401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to

4.5%

Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment

Referral bonuses totaling $750

when an employee refers someone to work with our company

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state and federal requirements

Perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals

Accurately complete all necessary paperwork

Manage day to day inventory levels

Maintain Forklift certification

Periodic inventories

Trace history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommend to management remedial actions to resolve discrepancies

Timely execution of daily receiving and shipping load board, oversee the receipt of purchased goods verifying counts, quality and complete all required paperwork and transactions associated to this process

Stacks and arranges product on pallets

Completes forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift

Replenish stock while maintaining a cleaned and organized warehouse/location daily

Moves product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory

Rotates product and arranges according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out)

Receives and checks against receiving documents incoming product, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; reports any discrepancies to the lead

Operates electric forklifts and pallet jacks

Works in and out of freezers, temperatures average 32 degrees to –10 degrees

General support of production

Required to wear hairnet, freezer suit, captive boots, earplugs, and gloves provided by the Company

Position Qualifications

1+ year of warehouse experience

1+ year of

STANDING forklift

experience

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Ability to work in production/warehouse environment with constant exposure to loud machinery

Ability to work in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Preferred

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

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