FORKLIFT DRIVER Job at Global Harvest Foods in Akron

Global Harvest Foods is a leading National Wild Bird, Caged Bird and small Critter/Pet food manufacturer with a 40-year history of delighting customers with our products

We are a mature but growing company headquartered in Seattle, WA and currently have an outstanding opportunity for an individual to join our team in Akron, CO as a Forklift Operator. This position will be responsible for ensuring that all inbound and outbound loads are processed according to company and customer policies.

Shift: 2st Shift Monday - Friday 2:00PM to 12PM Midnight

The primary tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Loads and unloads outgoing and incoming shipments.
• Picks and stages orders and loads for shipment.
• Performs physical inventory counts of finished products and ingredients.
• Prepares all outgoing shipment paperwork including Bills of Lading.
• Inspects lifts and forklifts on a daily basis.
• Performs equipment maintenance as directed.

Qualifications:

• At least one year working with a sit-down forklift.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.
• Must have the ability to understand, read and write basic English.
• A minimum 6 – 12 months related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight, volume, and distance.
• Able to comfortably lift 60 lbs.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be 18 years of age to operate forklifts.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and team-oriented, with strong communication skills.

Global Harvest Foods offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package.

For immediate consideration, please apply with a resume, or call 970-345-2063 to request an Employment Application.

Global Harvest Foods is a drug free work environment