Forklift Operator - Nutreco : Job Details

Forklift Operator

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. Skretting / Bio-Oregon is looking for a Forklift Operator in Longview, Washington.

The position of Forklift Operator is located in a warehouse in Longview, Washington, and will work in regular shift from 08:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The job address is 1140 Industrial Way, Longview, WA 98632.

Storage & Transportation

• Stores raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, and pallets by a forklift truck so that they are placed in the prescribed storage locations, and the requirements in terms of safety are met.
• Conducts inventory counts, periodically comparing actual stock with the administrative inventory, detection, and reporting of deviations.
• Transportation of raw materials, packaging materials, supplies, finished products, and waste materials to and from the production departments on the basis of production planning, at the request of production management and at its own discretion, so that the production may have the right goods on time, and stagnation by product accumulation can be prevented.
• Receiving, handling, and control of raw materials and goods supplied, so that it is determined whether deliveries are in accordance with the purchase order and shipping documents and are in good condition.

Operational Support / Operator Activities

• May perform forklift operation. Operate manually controlled, rider-type forklift transport materials of all kinds around a warehouse or plant. The materials to be moved, the location, and destination are clearly indicated.
• The ideal candidate will perform stock count and stock control activities, supporting adequate inventory and stock management, receipt, storage, transportation, and dispensing of raw materials, packaging materials, supplies, finished products, and waste materials.
• May perform basic checks and controls on materials, like checking weights, size, visual checks, etc. Signals deviations with the supervisor.

Good Housekeeping / Compliance

• Keeps the rolling stock and other equipment, the workplace and environment clean and tidy.
• Cleans all equipment and work environment.
• Performs all activities in compliance with the relevant HSE and quality standards, both internal Nutreco standards as well as external standards.

Communication

• Reports defects, deviations, and other non-compliance issues to the supervisor.
• Discuss work with colleagues and supervisor.
• Provides information when asked, follows-up instructions and guidance from colleagues and supervisor.

Compliance

• Works in compliance with all applicable SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality) requirements and regulations, as well as with operational and legal requirements safety regulations and procedures, as well as technical standards.
• Signals potential hazardous and/or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action in case of imminent unsafe situations.

Expectation from the Role:

• Hand on with all warehouse activities in the appropriate warehouse set up in order to have a complete administration.
• Good knowledge of the safety standards, ability to signal potential hazardous and/or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action in case of imminent unsafe situations.

Why You Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition, and the broader SHV group.
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone.

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan.
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service.
• Paid PTO.
• Annual bonus 10%.

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status, or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.