Forklift Operator

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $24.77.

Responsibilities

• Show initiative in supporting safety, plant wide.
• Participate on committees as required.
• Identify and report any mechanical or operational difficulty with truck, car or other equipment.
• Uses safe work practices and always reports hazardous conditions.
• Achieve company objectives and both internal and external customer expectations.
• Ensure storage and distribution meet high housekeeping standards.
• Aid in cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and metrics are met.
• Complete special projects directed by distribution center manager and senior management.
• Assist with all receiving and shipping functions.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma is required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in warehouse and distribution is required.
• Forklift experience required, sit down, propane preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Integrity.
• Time management.
• Organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of appointment system.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling).
• The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment.
• The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).
• The ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12(or 8)-hour rotating shift schedule.
• The ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively.
• The ability to reach or work above the shoulder.

Benefits

• Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
• JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match.
• Paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
• Basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
• Tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
• Tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.