Weekend Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator 

Job Description

A forklift operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift or other powered industrial trucks to move materials and products within a warehouse, manufacturing facility, or construction site. The primary goal is to ensure the safe handling of materials while maintaining a high level of productivity.

Schedule

The weekend shift schedule may consist of 10 to 12 shifts, and the working days are currently being finalized.

Responsibilities

• Identify, separate, label, and quarantine defective materials
• Assist the department in unloading and placement of materials into designated areas
• Ability to maintain situational awareness
• Firm commitment to safety 
• Operating warehouse equipment (stand up reach/order picker, pallet rider and/or pallet jacks) for product movement, storage, inventory
• Utilizing WMS, Inventory Software/Platforms, Voice-Picking Platforms, and/or RF Scanners
• Loading, Unloading, Storing, Racking, Picking, Selecting according to work instructions & tickets
• Operating mobile equipment in a safe manner for self and co-workers/colleagues
• Performing daily equipment inspections, to ensure safe operations
• Performing monthly cleaning
• Operating and Maintaining compactor

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must pass the internal Forklift certification course bi-annually, or as requested by management.
• Complete compactor training 
• 1-2 years of forklift operator experience in a warehouse environment
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math.
• Ability to to navigate and work on a laptop and ipad, ensuring efficient and effective use of technology.
• Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and compensation structure 
• Health and dental benefits for you and your dependents
• 401k with company match
• Access to the CALM App for meditation, self help and daily fitness routines
• Life Insurance
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