Forklift Operator - Materials Control Technician - $21.00 - $23.00 (DOE)

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Express Employment Professionals of Mount Vernon is currently recruiting a Forklift Operator on behalf of a leading seafood processing company specializing in the production of surimi seafood products. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing facility that values safety, teamwork, and quality.

What you get to do:

  • Receive finished products from production, count and verify inventory, and sign for materials before placing them into inventory and cold storage
  • Lift and move products weighing up to 55 lbs. and stack materials on pallets up to approximately 36 inches high
  • Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks while working in close, crowded areas and on varying surface conditions
  • Identify and distinguish materials by size, color, and product descriptions
  • Issue materials and supplies based on requisition forms
  • Maintain inventory accounting and reporting records, including daily stock cards and inventory tracking
  • Monitor inventory levels, anticipate shortages, and take appropriate corrective action
  • Generate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports to support accounting, purchasing, inventory control, and production scheduling
  • Conduct month-end physical inventory counts and maintain organized report files for reference
  • Work in cold storage environments at temperatures of -18°C (0°F) for periods of up to 20 minutes at a time
  • Adapt to frequent temperature changes between freezer, indoor production, and outdoor conditions
  • Operate an electric pallet jack, requiring frequent wrist and finger movement, walking forward and backward, and continuous awareness of surroundings and stopping distances
  • Operate forklifts following completion of state-certified safety training
  • Utilize hand and foot controls simultaneously while maintaining awareness of load capacities, travel speeds, obstacles, terrain conditions, and workplace hazards
  • Perform cold storage maintenance by removing ice and debris using a 30 lb. ice scraper and broom inside freezer environments
  • Complete freezer cleaning duties approximately three times per week
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including insulated freezer suits, insulated boots, gloves, safety glasses, goggles, face shields, and other safety gear as needed
  • Maintain reliable attendance and contribute to team efforts to support efficient warehouse and production operations
  • Comply with sanitation requirements, including keeping hair secured above the collar and maintaining a clean-shaven face when required
  • Support stormwater management and waste disposal programs
  • Sort production waste into organic and non-organic categories
  • Maintain accurate and legible documentation for the Materials Control (M/C) Department
  • Keep warehouse areas, loading docks, and workspaces clean, organized, and safe at all times

What you need to be successful:

  • Prior experience in shipping/receiving or food processing industry
  • Ability to efficiently use all material handling equipment
  • Current Forklift Certification preferred or the ability to obtain one

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:30AM to 4:30PM

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 (DOE)

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HOW TO APPLY:
- CALL OR TEXT OUR OFFICE at 360-336-1980 for an immediate phone interview 
- VISIT OUR OFFICE at 1806 Riverside Dr. Ste D, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 for an immediate in-person interview
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Benefits Available to Eligible Express Associates: 
- Medical Plan 
- Dental Plan 
- Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed) 
- 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan 
- Vision/Eyewear Plan 
- Life Insurance 
- Short-Term Disability 
- Referral Bonuses

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