Forklift Operator

Description

The fulltime forklift operator will support daily warehouse operations at our Reno, NV facility. The main job is to process incoming packages and freight and prepare it for outbound shipment to Canada. Package handling includes preparing and wrapping pallets, pallet jack and/or forklift operation. What to Expect: Work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment—be prepared for varying temperatures. Physical tasks include lifting, moving, and organizing freight, but the pace is not continuous; there are frequent breaks between truck loads during the shift. Training will cover dock loading procedures, safety protocols, and system workflows. Expect a mix of hands-on labor and computer-based tasks, including email communication.

This position will also handle data entry into our computer system, so good computer skills and some data entry experience is preferred. The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm PST.

Responsibilities

• Daily Job Duties: Receiving, weighing, measuring, scanning, labeling, and shipping while adhering to all safety, security, and customs regulations.
• Load and unload packages from processing stations / trailers
• Reading and labeling or placards to the packages / pallets
• Scanning boxes from inbound staging area
• Preparation of bill of ladings
• Data entry shipment details
• Cross train in other warehouse positions as needed
• Complete health & safety compliance trainings as required

Experience

• Physical, fast-paced position that can involve continual lifting, lowering, and sliding packages that typically weigh 25-35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs.
• Data entry experience to process shipments into computer system
• Microsoft Office experience (Email - Outlook, Basic Excel)
• Flexibility for occasional shift change during peak season
• Forklift experience required
• Must be able to work in varying temperature conditions during the seasons

Education

Preferred, Not Required: High School Degree or GED preferred

Qualifications

Physical, fast-paced position that can involve continual lifting, lowering, and sliding packages that typically weigh 25-35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs. Data entry experience to process shipments into computer system Microsoft Office experience (Email - Outlook, Basic Excel) Flexibility for occasional shift change during peak season Forklift experience required Must be able to work in varying temperature conditions during the seasons

Skills

Good computer skills and some data entry experience are preferred. A problem-solving mindset is required. Knowledge of dock loading procedures, safety protocols, and system workflows is necessary.

Benefits

Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families. Medical & Prescription Drugs (80%+ premium paid by Employer) Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) Dental and Vision plans Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary) Annual Bonus Incentive Plan Paid Time Off Including: 10 Vacation Days, 7 Sick Days, 4 Personal Days Paid Holidays 100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program 100% subsidized pay Military/Reserves Leave Program Tuition Assistance Wellness Program Identify Theft Protection Discount Program Pet Insurance Discount Program

Schedule

The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm PST

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm PST