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These jobs are open to all abilities but Peckham gives preference to individuals with disabilities. 3PL Forklift Operator-Peckham Inc.
Important Information: - Wage: $21.10/hr + $4.57/hr Health & Welfare Benefit (for each hour worked will go toward your medical, dental/vision insurance or to your 403(b) if you do not elect insurances.)
- Location: Millett Warehouse (7100 Millett Hwy Lansing, MI) OR Airport Warehouse (4110 N Grand River Ave, Lansing)
- Shift: 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday
- Contract: OCIE & PM SSV
This location requires reliable transportation as it is not on a bus line SUMMARY Will work in a large warehouse environment receiving items from delivery trucks and placing items in the appropriate warehouse area. They could also be picking items for outbound shipments, sorting inbound OCIE shipments, or manually loading or unloading trucks or other transporting devices; unpacking, shelving, or placing items in proper storage locations according to the WMS. The persons in these positions will work relatively unsupervised throughout the day. At the start of the shift the person will be given a hand-held radio frequency unit with a LED readout monitor, a bar code scanner. The hand-held unit directs the material handler to the location that items need to be placed in the warehouse. The worker will also have to key in information from stock that is received to produce labels for those items. The worker must be able to verify that the items are being placed in the correct storage area. Accuracy is extremely important, but speed is also a factor. The worker must be able to recognize discrepant 15-digit part numbers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Use radio-frequency stock locator.
- Reports any discrepancies in orders to shipping and receiving supervisor.
- When required, key in 15-digit part numbers into computer.
- Frequent daily lifting up to 10 pounds and moderate lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting up to 75 pounds.
- Daily use of a fork truck, reach truck, push carts and motorized pallet jacks.
- Meets deadlines while ensuring accuracy.
- Maintain warehouse equipment by following manufacturer's standards of use and cleaning.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment.
- Work with supervisor towards meeting performance standards.
- Accept other jobs/duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Must be able to be licensed on a forklift and/or reach truck
- No theft related charges for past 15 years (felony or misdemeanor)
- No felony of any kind for the past 5 years
- No positive drug screen for the past 12 months
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Motivated, self-directed, detail-oriented individual
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment; ability to effectively multi-task
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Ability to communicate with others effectively
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Must be able to recognize discrepant 15-digit part numbers.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift/or move up to 75 pounds.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Person needs to have the ability to ask questions and voice concern in relation to work and work environment.
OTHER INFORMATION This job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
SPECIAL NOTES These jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.gov
PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:
- Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
- Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you
- Email us at ...@peckham.org
- Call us at (517) ###-####
- Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)
Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Business Line: 3PL and Fulfillment Services
Location: Lansing, MI
Worker Sub-Type: Team Member