Job Description

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

This job is responsible for assisting forklift drivers and warehouse staff with shipping product, along with maintaining and cleaning the warehouse and docks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist forklift drivers in the shipping process by pulling tote tickets and recording inventory of shipments
• Maintain and cleans the docks and warehouse areas free of debris
• Responsible for cleaning the warehouse floors with floor scrubber, clean and maintain outside of the warehouse building, and assist with snow removal as needed.
• Assist the forklift drivers and warehouse staff with projects
• Assist with labeling/stickering loads
• Stacking and unstacking pallets in preparation for shipments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Typical Education

Preferred High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

• Preferred experience in a cold storage warehouse environment
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment
• Preferred knowledge of computer systems
• Experience operating a forklift preferred

Required Certifications

• Must obtain and maintain annual Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification for entry into low oxygen freezer environment, which involves wearing a tight-fitting mask.
• Must obtain and maintain a Forklift Certification

Other Information

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, stand, walk, twist, bend over or stoop, and crawl on hard surface.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit while operating a forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to work in a refrigerated and frozen environments
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to work in enclosed, tight spaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Language Skills: 

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write correspondences and to effectively communicate information in one-on-one settings and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization in a professional manner.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Job Requisition ID: 21344

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): GF Columbia Basin Warehouse - Moses Lake

Country: United States

Rate of Pay: $20.43/hr

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Education Assistance
• 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. **

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