Long term Forklift Operating opening in Bellingham! Competitive benefits, paid training, pay increases and growth plan!

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Located in Bellingham, WA

Salary: $18.57 Per hour to start

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: $19.07 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!

For confidential consideration, we offer several ways to apply:
-Call or text our office at 360-734-2457 for an immediate phone interview.
-Complete an online application on our website: www.expresspros.com/apply
-Email your resume to: Keeley.patrick@expresspros.com
-Come by our office and talk to one of our Employment Specialists: 4164 Meridian Street Ste 200 Bellingham, WA 98226
-If you do not have time to fill out an application, let us know! We can fill one out for you!

 

About Express Employment Professionals:

When you choose Express Employment Professionals for your employment search, you gain access to a network of top local companies and the support of our experience in hiring professionals who specialize in recruiting. Your education, skills, and experience are matched with the short-term, contract, and full-time positions our client companies have hired Express to recruit for. This is a FREE service for all job seekers! Express has a wide range of jobs that meet employment goals including Administrative, Professional, Skilled Trades, and Commercial positions.

 

Our Industrial Division is always recruiting for:

• Warehouse Workers
• Order Picker
• Shipping/Receiving
• Forklift Operators
• Movers
• Drivers
• Production Assistant
• Assembler
• Merchandiser
• Food Processing
• Manufacturing
• Production
• Assembly

 

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