About this role
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The Warehouse Forklift Driver safely maintains an orderly and efficient cold storage warehouse.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift to move totes from production line to the warehouse
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Ability to load, unload, high stack and stage totes of frozen
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Enters data and product locations accurately using a hand scanner
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Read daily order sheets and find appropriate product in the warehouse
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Loads and unloads trailers on the dock
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Performs a pre-operation maintenance check on the forklift and reports any operating issues
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Charges forklift batteries
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Performs other duties as assigned
Typical Education
| High school diploma or general education degree (GED) |
Relevant Experience
| 1+ years related experience and/or training |
Other Information
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Good knowledge of computer systems
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Ability to safely operate a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and high stacking totes of product
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Prior experience in a cold storage warehouse environment
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Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
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Ability to balance multiple tasks, be flexible and work well under pressure
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Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments
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Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment
Job Requisition ID: 24999
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Warehouse - Pasco
Country: United States
Wage range or rate of pay: $22.96/HR
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- 401(k) savings plan
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (where applicable)
- Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
- Education Assistance (where applicable)
- Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com
The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
Other facts
About Simplot
Founded in 1929, the J.R. Simplot Company is a dynamic global food and agriculture leader with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, Argentina, India and China. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately held and family-owned Company employs more than 15,000 employees worldwide. The Company's integrated portfolio includes food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. The Simplot Brand and our values still align with the qualities you find in farmers: independence, fairness, resilience and resourcefulness. We imagine a better future, build innovative solutions to help feed a growing global population and share an unwavering commitment to the communities where we operate. Simplot’s success is strengthened by our history, driven by our employees, and ensured by our commitment to our Purpose, Mission and Core Values. Many things have changed at Simplot over the years, but J.R.’s bedrock vision carries forward: work hard, give honest value, be good partners and – today more than ever – treat the Earth and its bounty as a resource to be respected and protected.
What you'll do
- The Warehouse Forklift Driver operates a forklift to move totes and maintains an orderly cold storage warehouse. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trailers, performing maintenance checks on the forklift, and entering data accurately.
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