Forklift Operator

About the role

The Operator – Forklift 1 is responsible for safely moving product using powered industrial equipment. What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Operation of powered industrial equipment while following UNITED safety policy
• Verify all product/full goods/raw materials incoming and outgoing
• Stacking loads properly
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Perform daily forklift inspections
• Correctly rotate product/materials
• Responsible for following all warehouse operating procedures
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Responsibilities

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Operation of powered industrial equipment while following UNITED safety policy
• Verify all product/full goods/raw materials incoming and outgoing
• Stacking loads properly
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Perform daily forklift inspections
• Correctly rotate product/materials
• Responsible for following all warehouse operating procedures
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Minimum age 18 years old
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
Ability to read, write and speak English
Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
Less than high school education; or up to 1-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Forklift experience preferred
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
Ability to work with all functional team members

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program.
• Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

Skills

None

Benefits

Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle

Pay

$39,240.00 annually

Schedule

Mon - Fri / 3:00p - Until Complete / Some Sundays if needed

United

UNITED is a privately owned and operated company with 100+ years of historical strength and stability. We are dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning, and opportunity for career advancement. We offer an excellent total value benefits package including two weeks paid vacation within the first year, comprehensive medical and dental plans, an Employee Assistance Program, company-paid life insurance, and more. We also provide competitive compensation and a fast-paced environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle. For qualified candidates, we offer an amazing CDL tuition program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Veteran friendly.