Position Opening:
Production Driver/Expeditor
Want a career that makes a difference in your community?
Chinook Enterprises is taking applications for a Full-Time Temporary Production Expeditor to join our Production & Manufacturing Division. This position may have the opportunity to develop into a regular Full-Time position.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Chinook Enterprises was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as a business, but with a social mission: supporting full participation in community life for people with disabilities or other barriers. Full participation must start with successful employment.
OUR GOAL
To help people live more productive and fulfilling lives by striving to gain competitive employment as well as inclusion in the community.
OUR ACTION
We demonstrate a positive environment to work, train, and provide service to our customers regardless of culture, age, gender, abilities, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, genetic information, socioeconomic status, and language of origin. We prioritize diversity education for our staff and stakeholders and regularly assess our employee, customer, and stakeholder demographics to improve our effectiveness.
TO APPLY
- We are committed to adding voices to our team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), military veterans and spouses, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ identifying individuals, and those with work gaps to apply and help us in our vision to realize a community that celebrates inclusion and diversity through innovative leadership and partnerships.
- To learn more about us, the position and to apply, please visit https://chinookenterprises.org/careers-at-chinook
- Download our application and submit it with your Cover Letter and Resume through our website. Or apply in person at: Chinook Enterprises, 2026 Laventure Rd. Mt Vernon, WA 98273
POSITION SUMMARY
- This position functions within the Production Division and comes under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor – Planning. The person employed in this position performs various production expediting tasks. As production requirements vary, this position will be called upon to fill needs as they occur in various areas within the department. The primary function of this position will be the transporting, monitoring, and delivery of contracted assembly or other work as acquired.
QUALIFICATIONS
For full job description with qualifications, please visit our website at https://chinookenterprises.org/careers-at-chinook/
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Expeditor/Driver, Shipping and Receiving Clerk or equivalent.
- Forklift experience preferred.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions as well as navigate safely through traffic.
- Ability to work independently on sequential and repetitive work routines.
- Must possess independent decision-making skills regarding products, materials, deliveries and pickups.
- Must have strong time management skills to efficiently meet the expected deliveries of the assigned jobs.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Safely operate and maintain a forklift.
- Safely operate and maintain the delivery van or truck.
- Must be willing to work non-standard working hours when contract needs demand.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP or related software with the ability to learn to utilize new technologies.
- Ability to adhere to corporate policies as detailed in the Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook.
Other
- Required to submit and pass a Washington State Patrol background check as well as a DSHS background check.
- Required Washington State Driver’s license, basic vehicle liability insurance and be insurable.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Days and Hours: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (32 hours/week)
Starting Wage: $22.04-$26.35
Benefits: As a temporary employee this position does not include Chinook Enterprises employee benefits. The company provides WA State Paid Sick Time, Unemployment Insurance and Labor & Industries Accident Insurance.
To find out more about our Production Division, check out our website:
https://chinookenterprises.org/manufacturing-and-assembly/
