Forklift Operator

1st and 2nd Shift Forklift Operators

Payrate: $20 per hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (overtime required based on business needs)

6:00am – 2:30pm

2:30pm - 11:00pm

Job Summary
The forklift operator assists with inbound and/or outbound activities as requested by the Warehouse Supervisor meeting quality, safety, productivity and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to process orders including accurately picking, performing quality control checks, sorting, consolidating, building, and wrapping pallets, packing, loading, and preparing orders for shipment.
• Pick large case items with material handling equipment or pick small unit of measure items and place on designated cart.
• Crosstrain in multiple areas of the warehouse and participate in projects as needed.
• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) to check in and/or send out products.
• Drive material handling equipment to include order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.
• Complete housekeeping and inventory control tasks and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with OSHA standards and adhere to all policies, rules, regulations, and procedures set by the organization.

Qualifications

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a cold environment.
• Ability to communicate in English and/or Spanish.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift.
• Comfortable working with heights 10-20 feet regularly.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Previous material handling equipment experience
• Radio frequency (RF) scanner and/or voice to pick experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime with little to no advance notice.
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities while working independently or as a member of a team.
• Aptitude to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment while meeting hourly established performance standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able/willing to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various areas of the warehouse. Example equipment in the facility includes: order picker (cherry picker), forklift, reach truck, pallet jack, and walkie rider.
• Adhere to site safety regulations including wearing required personal protective equipment

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