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 is dependable.
Job Duties & Responsibilities include:
Operate electric or gas forklifts to load and unload trucks, ships, railcars, and containers
Warehouse fresh and frozen product in racking systems or by free staking pallets
Operate handheld RF scanners
Check load and counts of inbound and outbound product to ensure accuracy
Routinely communicate with team members to minimize truck wait times, to report issues and to complete tasks on time as assigned
Conduct daily safety inspections of powered industrial equipment prior to 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 math 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’ 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: $18.57 per hour to start with quick increase after probationary period
Shift: 3:30 pm to midnight – You get to work 12 hour shifts as well as working Monday through Sunday with rotating days off during their busy season.
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.
Express offers a $200.00 CASH referral bonus this summer for every successful referral- Ask us for more details!