Greens Loader/ForkliftOperator (3rd Shift/Graveyard)

Company: Cascade Coffee
Location: Everett
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

What does it take to create 1.1 BILLION cups of coffee a year?
Ask Cascade Coffee!

For more than 40 years Cascade Coffee has been the premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee, catering to the world's finest coffee brands worldwide. Cascade works behind the scenes to provide innovation, world-class coffee roasting, and a wide variety of packaging options to highlight their loyal customer's brands.

Founded in 1977, the company operates from a 150,000 square foot manufacturing and roasting facility, more than 2 million pounds of green coffee storage facility, 50 million pounds annually of coffee roasting capacity as well as multiple roasting lines, flavor mixing systems and 14 automated packaging lines.

Why Cascade?

We offer a unique blend of benefits for you and your loved ones!

• Healthcare benefits - Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans for whatever best fits your lifestyle.
• Pet insurance! - Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend. (Exotic pets included)
• 401k Roth or Pre-Tax options - $1 for $1 match and ZERO vesting period.
• Company provided long term disability and life insurance.
• Various Supplemental insurance programs.
• Employee Assistance Program - To support you and your family's overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self!
• Generous Sick and Vacation plans - Starting at 5.07 hours per pay period. Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance.
• Coffee @ home program! - Option to bring home innovative products not yet available to the public!
• Cascade Cares - Exciting partner engagement programs each month with BIG prizes.
• Leadership Training - We invest in our partners and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry.
• Cascade University Program - Gain valuable knowledge for a bright future in the coffee industry!
  
  POSITION SUMMARY:
  
  Responsible for accurate picking of green lots, loading or draining the silo system, and maintaining green coffee inventory records. Coordinates with roasting to ensure a smooth flow of production. Performs duties in ways that maximize production efficiency.
  
  STARTING WAGE:
  
  Greens Loader/Forklift Operator: - $18.00 - $19.00/Hour - Position Salary Range: $18.00-$24.50/Hour; DOE
  
  SCHEDULE:
  
  Sunday through Thursday: 10:30pm - 7:00am
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
  

• Operates green coffee silo system and loading station as required.
• Performs front loading/manual loading of green coffee in areas apart from the loading station as required.
• Captures data pertaining to green coffee; maintains accurate silo load records and purchase order records; communicates PO changes and green coffee lot designators to Roasting.
• Operational knowledge of green coffee inventory.
• Responsible for monitoring inventory flow to minimize inventory variances and maintain First In First Out procedures.
• Performs organic and decaf switchovers and cleanouts.
• Empties and cleans loading system bag, cleans the loading machine magnet and maintains other equipment and keeps maintenance informed of all needs.
• Responsible for general housekeeping around the green coffee area.
• Ability to handle full greens pallets on forklift, which includes; stacking full greens pallets, unstacking full greens pallets and maneuvering with full greens pallets.
• Upholds and provides safe, high-quality, consistent products, and superior services that anticipate, meet or exceed the requirements of our customers.
• Complies with General Safety Communication Program.
• Performs any other duties/tasks that may be assigned to him/her on an as needed basis. SKILL SET/ EXPERIENCE:
  • Working knowledge of computer basics and experience with data entry.
  • Certified forklift operator (company will provide the certification as needed).
  • Basic experience with hand tools.
  • Manufacturing experience desired.
  • Read and write in the English language. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
    • See attached Physical Demand Job Analysis form.
    • Basic ability to read, write, calculate simple math and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
    • Ability to address problems and propose viable solutions.
    • Excellent oral and written communications skills required. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT:
      • Operational knowledge of the silo system machinery.
      • This position is inside a warehouse roasting facility that requires constant standing on concrete floors, exposed to loud equipment noise and subject to coffee dust and strong odors.
      • Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions when transferring product.
      • Personal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory.
      • Must operate a forklift. EDUCATION:
        • High school diploma or equivalent required. WORK HABITS:
          • Regular attendance and promptness is a must for this job.
          • This job requires a high degree of teamwork.
          • Assists new training of employees as directed.
            
            Cascade coffee is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit, hire and promote our partners based on capability and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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