Job description

Are you driven, motivated, and want a career? Do you have an interest in joining one of the worlds leading manufacturers of concrete products equipment & palletizing solutions that have set the standard for the past 80 years? Columbia Machine is one of Vancouver's largest employers and we are interested in speaking with you! A family-owned business since 1937, Columbia Machine offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you are looking for a company that values its employees then log on to http://www.columbiamachine.com/ for more information.

Summary: Prepares capital equipment for shipment. Builds skids and crates. Uses cranes and forklifts as needed to pick upand set equipment on trucks. Protects equipment with padding and tarps.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Protect & tarp equipment. Accurately record items on the pick list.
• Operate a 5k, 9k, or 15k lift truck to transport equipment and use overhead cranes.
• Take pictures of equipment loaded on trucks or placed in crates. Lists equipment part numbers on packing lists.
• Use stairs, ladders or scissor lifts to secure equipment and use theoverhead crane.
• Assist in the carpenter's shop as needed.
• Decision Making

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

• Knowledge of load distribution and DOT guidelines a plus.
• Project Management Abilities.
• Understands and works to priorities
• Ability to operate Forklifts & cranes
• Experience with Radial Arm Saw, Skill Saw, and Table Saws
• Basic Computer skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to foster and work within a team environment
• Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
• Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time
• Willingness to work extended hours to meet company needs
• Maintains a clean and safe work area

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED

1-3 Years experience

Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Industrial exposure: Noise, Close Proximity to Moving Parts, Electrical Currents, Dust, Dirt, Solvents, Oils, Cutting fluids, Welding and Burning smoke

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98661: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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