Compensation: $17 - $21.50 per hourJoin our winning team as a forklift operator. We are looking for hard working and dedicated staff to join our team. Have the experience and attitude that would make you stand out in a crowd? We want you! Apply today! Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility. Pay Details and Shifts Available:
- 1st shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm (Monday - Friday) OT same day or following day.
- 2nd Shift 3:00pm - 1:30am (Monday - Thursday) OT on Fridays
- $17 - $21.50, based on shift and experience
Duties and Responsibilities for Forklift Operator:
- Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate. Checks fluid levels- For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift-
- Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory-
- Removes palatalized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper
- Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required-
- Places palatalized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory-
- Actively participates in plant cleanliness by re-stacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment-
- Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers trucks in a safe and efficient manner. Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel-
- Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required- Meets quality and quantity standards-
- Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels
- Various other tasks
Skills and Qualifications for Forklift Operator:
- Ability to drive a forklift-
- Ability to lift 50 pounds-
- Ability to climb on and off of required equipment-
- Ability to sit for long periods-
- Ability to communicate effectively-
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide-
- Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions.
- Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.
- Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.
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