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Charlie's Produce Forklift Operator (Ripening Assistant) in Seattle, Washington
Job Locations US-WA-Seattle Job ID 2024-5840 Overview Charlie's Produce - Who We Are Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus. With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce. What we offer: An amazing company culture! Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire. ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k). Paid vacations, paid holidays. Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking. Coverage under State Sick Leave. 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents. Employee assistance program (EAP). Additional Compensation Details: $28.00 Hourly Dependent on Experience and Location of Role Potential 90-day performance-based raise Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure. Responsibilities Schedule 6:00am - 2:30pm, with Tuesday and Saturday off The Role In this position, the Ripening Assistant will be responsible for moving product within the ripening rooms and buildings and receiving/shipping areas while following a schedule. It is a fast-paced environment where the volume of inventory requires a high level of tracking and following proper procedures using the warehouse management system to maintain inventory integrity by following best practices. Job Duties: Operates using Warehouse management systems and equipment Receiving, QC, unloading inbound loads Forklift and Riding pallet jack operation to move product as needed to ensure inventory is available on time for shipping Assists other warehouse ripening areas when current tasks are complete Maintains a safe and clean operating work environment Work independently Qualifications Required Experience: Must have intermediate English skills (reading/writing/speaking) Must have basic computer skills Must have warehouse experience 1+ years of experience working with forklifts (stand-up and/or sit-down) Previous experience with RF scanners in a warehouse environment Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Basic math skills Inventory experience Core Knowledge/Skills: Excellent time management and team working skills Commitment to quality Strong attention to detail and accuracy Hear from Charlie's employees Supplemental Information This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. For additional protected privacy information please visit: Privacy Policy | Charlie's Produce (charliesproduce.com) Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our Employment Page for more details or to view our privacy center: https://www.charliesproduce.com/careers/ Recruiters - DO NOT CONTACT!<