Packaging Forklift Driver (Day Shift) Pasco, WA

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Until 10/6/2026 1+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This job is responsible for operating material handling equipment in a safe manner for the purpose of moving, locating, stacking and counting merchandise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Read daily order sheet to be able to select and move the correct tote of product 
  • Move finished pallets of product from the roasting room to the warehouse or loading dock 

  • Moves empty totes to be cleaned 

  • Handles inventory receiving transactions 

  • Adheres to all company policies and safety rules 

  • Assist other packaging employees within their job duties including using chemicals and water to clean and sanitize packaging equipment, palletizing and break down empty totes 

  • Perform other duties as assigned 

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

1+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

Ability to safely operate a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and high stacking totes.

Job Requisition ID:  26810

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Pasco

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $22.96/HR 

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, vision coverage
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (where applicable)
  • Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
  • Education Assistance (where applicable)
  • Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com


**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

 

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**

About this role

Summary

Operate forklift to move, stack, and count merchandise safely in a food production setting.

Job title

Packaging Forklift Driver (Day Shift) Pasco, WA

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

food and agriculture

Location requirements

Pasco, WA; no remote work allowed

Salary

$22.96/HR

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

forklift operationsafety adherenceinventory handling

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

forklift operationinventory handlingsafety protocols
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Pasco, WA 99301, USA

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