Job Summary: Express in Bellingham is hiring for one of Whatcom Counties top companies for Forklift positions! Are you looking to expand your forklift skills? Are you looking for a long-term, career opportunity with advancement opportunities? The right candidate for this role would excel in a cold storage environment, work well in a team setting, and be dependable.
Job Duties & Responsibilities include:
Operate electric or gas forklifts to load and unload trucks, ships, railcars, and containers
Warehouse fresh and frozen products in racking systems or by free stacking pallets
Operate handheld RF scanners
Check load and counts of inbound and outbound products to ensure accuracy
Routinely communicate with team members to minimize truck wait times, report issues, and complete tasks on time as assigned
Conduct daily safety inspections of powered industrial equipment before use
Able to quickly learn new computer systems and understand basic inventory and warehousing principles
Benefits:
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for $144/month for you and your eligible dependents.
Individual medical deductibles of $250 with an annual out-of-pocket maximum of $2,000
Access to 10 local and well-established medical clinics, including urgent care clinics, with zero co-pays
Retirement plans; 401 (k) with company match and pension contributions
Long-term Disability Insurance
Company-provided Life Insurance
Annual wage increases
Paid time off accruals starting on day one with the potential to earn up to 5 weeks of vacation a year
Overtime is paid at time and a half for any hours worked more than 8 in a day or 40 in a week
Pay: $19.07 per hour to start with a quick increase after the probationary period
Shift:
Shifts: Day - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Swing - 3:30 pm to 12:00 am
Position Type: Evaluation Hire
Location: Bellingham, WA
We take walk-in interviews Monday-Friday, or you can call or text us at 360.734.2457 for an immediate phone interview or come in to see us! We are open from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM.
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For confidential consideration, we offer several ways to apply:
-Call or text our office at 360-734-2457 for an immediate phone interview.
-Come by our office and talk to one of our Employment Specialists: 4164 Meridian Street Ste 200 Bellingham, WA 98226
About Express Employment Professionals:
When you choose Express Employment Professionals for your employment search, you gain access to a network of top local companies and the support of our experience in hiring professionals who specialize in recruiting. Your education, skills, and experience are matched with the short-term, contract, and full-time positions our client companies have hired Express to recruit for. This is a FREE service for all job seekers! Express has a wide range of jobs that meet employment goals including Administrative, Professional, Skilled Trades, and Commercial positions.
Our Industrial Division is always recruiting for:
Warehouse Workers
Order Picker
Shipping/Receiving
Forklift Operators
Movers
Drivers
Production Assistant
Assembler
Merchandiser
Food Processing
Manufacturing
Production
Assembly
