Rail Dock Forklift Operator The Neil Jones Food Company - 3.3 Vancouver, WA Job Details Seasonal $23.64 - $26.06 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Paid sick time Qualifications Forklift Certification Industrial equipment Material handling equipment operation Full Job Description The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation's discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years.
NJFC operates three production facilities:
Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA. We are looking for a Rail Dock Forklift Operator to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a sit-down propane forklift; may use multiple types of attachments for the transport of containers including pallets, drums and bins. Follows all safety and food safety policies and procedures. Responsible for documenting paperwork at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA. This is a seasonal position supporting our fresh pack season, typically July - November. For additional information, please see our "About Us" video, Our Story -
Neil Jones Food Company Key Responsibilities:
Always Promotes Food Safety Culture as a priority through conversations, communications and actions. Must be able to stack product straight with a smooth and safe manner. Receives inventory and puts away raw product, finished goods and materials on work floor, able to high stack pallets of brite stock in an orderly fashion. Performs daily maintenance checks on assigned forklift following internal procedures. May ensure proper tags and labels are on the palletized product; ability to read labels.
Requirements:
3+ year of experience driving forklifts and similar equipment in various positions e.g. truck dock, rail dock working with finished goods. Forklift certification required. Able to communicate effectively with others. Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and work extended schedule, weekends, and any shift assigned during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.
Benefits:
Eligible for paid sick leave Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify E-Verify Participation If You Have the Right to Work, Don't Let Anyone Take It Away We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 1st Shift 7a-3p 2nd Shift 3p-11p ($.50 Differential) 3rd Shift 11p-7a ($1.00 Differential)
