Forklift Operator I

About the role

As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Powered Industrial Equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp, and picker equipment.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Stack and/or transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle count as required.
• Perform daily safety inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• May perform housekeeping duties.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pass Background and Drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Schedule

• Sunday–Thursday, 4:00 PM–12:30 AM

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Warehouse setting.

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts.
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off – approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment).
• Employer Paid Holidays – 10 days.