Material Handler in Vancouver, Washington at Firestone Pacific Foods LLC

About Firestone Pacific Foods 

Firestone Pacific Foods (FPF) grows, freezes, and packs frozen fruit products on behalf of food retailers and foodservice companies in the United States and overseas. Our fruit is harvested at the peak of ripeness, processed, and packed in our state-of-the art facilities shipment with a keen attention to quality and food safety. 
 

The Firestone Family began farming in Vancouver, WA, in 1896. In 2019, an impact investment fund managed by Agriculture Capital acquired FPF to build out a low cost, vertically integrated supply chain of high quality, organic blueberries operating at scale to address growing global demand for this nutritious fruit.  

Position Summary 

The Material Handler records and maintains the flow of inventory into and out of the warehouse, from receiving, shipping, issuing, handling for stock at firestone warehouses.  The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring the correct product and quantity are issued, received, and shipped correctly within the inventory system both manually entering and scanning product into system. This position reports inventory shortages and discrepancies directly to Inventory Lead and Operations Supervisor.  

Essential Job Functions: 

• Wraps loaded pallets according to company guidelines.  
• Ensures electric jacks and/or forklifts are in working order and reports problem to Warehouse Manager  
• Operate Company equipment with the warehouse functions and report if the system is not functioning as intended.  
• When opening Product on the lines if there is a quality concern escalate to Shift lead or Operations Supervisor 
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.  
• Follows all safety requirements related tooperatingthe forklift and stretch wrap equipment.  
• Report any accidentsimmediatelyto the supervisor.  
• Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.  
• Efficiently stack and store materials in theappropriate locations.  

• Complies withcompany policies and procedures.  

Secondary Job Responsibilities (in the event is not running or other downtime)  

• Performs all tasks assigned by Shift Lead.  
• Load and unload materials from equipment,totesand pallets.  
• Feed or place materials onto equipment for processing.  
• Assistoperators in set up of production lines.  
• Mix materials to customerspecification.  
• Stack and wrap materials on pallets.  
• Attachappropriate labelsto materials.  
• Must be willing to be cross-trained and move to other areas when needed.  
• Maintain a safe,cleanand organized production area.  
• Ensure that all products are processed to the highest standard of quality.  
• Keep a constant visual on Forklift Operators.  
• Complies withcompany policies and procedures.  

Qualification & Skills: 

• Forklift experience isrequired. 
• English/Spanish bilingual a plus.  
• Organizational Skills  

• Good Communicator  
• Time Management  
• Problem Solving/Analysis  
• Understand Mathematical Conversions  
• Working Knowledge of Inventory Control Practices  
• Operate Standard Office Equipment  
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly and on occasion 50 lbs.   

Other: 

• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or irregular hours especially during fresh processing season.   
• Passion for great tasting and nutritious fruit products, including smoothies, would be a big plus. 
   

Company Benefits 

• Eight (8) paidholidays  
• Full time, non-exempt employeesaccrueeight (8) days of PTO peryear 
• Paid bereavementleave 
• Medical insurance: United Health Care 
• Dental insurance: Principal  
• Vision insurance: Principal [company covers 100% of premium for employees] 
• 401(k) plan: company matches up to 4% of employee’s basecompensation 
• Discounted bus passes