Forklift Operator Job at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (Portland)

Job Description

We are looking for a Day Shift Forklift Operator to join our team at our Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles. The Forklift Operator contributes to our mission by cleaning and organizing the warehouse, loading and unloading trucks with products and ingredients, picking orders, issuing work orders using a scanner, 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.

Job Responsibility

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
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
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

Requirements

1+ year of warehouse experience
1+ year of STANDING forklift experience
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

Nice to have

High school diploma or GED
Forklift certification

What we offer

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

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