Forklift Material Handler (1st Shift | Full Time)

What does it take to create 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year? Ask Cascade Coffee!

Cascade Coffee is a leading coffee manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. For nearly 50 years, we’ve roasted, flavored, and packaged coffee for some of the biggest names in the industry. Our 150,000-square-foot facility supports over 50 million pounds of coffee production each year.

We offer a great benefits package to support you and your family:

• Healthcare - Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Company matches $1-for-$1, no waiting period
• Life & Disability Insurance - Long-term coverage fully paid by us
• Extra Insurance Options - Life, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Mental and financial well-being resources
• Paid Time Off - Generous vacation and sick time
• Pet Insurance - Protect your furry friends
• Cascade Cares - Monthly team events and engagement activities
• Leadership Training - Learn and grow with industry-leading programs

POSITION SUMMARY:

Role: Forklift Material Handler - 1st Shift

Pay: $21.50 - $22.50/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM

Reports to: Logistics Manager

What You’ll Do:

• Utilize a forklift and reach lift to safely and efficiently transport materials throughout the warehouse and to production lines.
• Accurately record material movements using handheld inventory systems to maintain real-time inventory visibility.
• Reconcile materials from completed jobs and return unused materials to designated storage locations.
• Operate reach lifts and sit-down/stand-up forklifts to place pallets in assigned racking locations.
• Stage and organize materials for upcoming production jobs to ensure smooth workflow.
• Maintain First-In/First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices to meet product quality and expiration requirements.
• Perform daily housekeeping to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase operational efficiency.
• Follow all safety protocols and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Support team operations by completing additional tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Forklift Experience Required
• Reach lift Experience Required

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 50-75lbs occasionally
• Attention to Detail
• Able to Accurately Perform Repetitive Tasks

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT:

• This is a warehouse position inside a warm and dry facility.
• This position requires work in a warehouse roasting facility that requires constant standing on concrete floors, exposed to loud equipment noise and subject to coffee dust strong odors.
• Personal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory.

WORK HABITS:

• Regular attendance and promptness are required for this position.
• Some work may be required outside of the normal work week.

At Cascade Coffee, we value diversity and inclusion. We hire based on skills and performance, not race, gender, religion, or background.

Pay Range: $21.50 - $22.50 per hour