Forklift Operator II

Overview

Transfer goods and materials from incoming and outbound shipments via a forklift. Move materials throughout the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Operate a manually controlled gasoline or electric powered Forklift to pick-up, deliver or move materials around the warehouse location
• Able to operate lifting devices such as lift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel hook, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch
• Operate machinery to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials
• Perform regular safety & maintenance checks by inspecting machinery to determine any repair need
• Perform the following: loads, unloads and stacks materials onto lifting device, weighs material or products and records on production schedules
• Maintain accurate inventory and report any discrepancies
• Consistently follow instructions, either while working independently, or as part of a team
• Comply with all company policies and legal guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma / GED equivalent (Preferred)

Experience: 2+ years Experience in operating forklift (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Reading and writing English, knowledge of airport codes destinations and basic geography knowledge. Medium
• Exhibits strong typing skills/or data entry skills. Medium
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a fast pace, high volume environment. Medium
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Medium
• Actively participates in safety policies, activities and implementations. High
• Knowledge of regulatory affairs, customs or other business areas of logistics. Medium
• Knowledge of financial processes and rating methodology. Medium
• Specialized computer knowledge. Medium

Licenses and Certifications

• Forklift Certification - Upon Hire (Required)
• Must be dangerous goods certified Upon Hire (Required)

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually

Pay

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position).