Forklift Operator II

About the role

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
• Load, unload and stack materials onto lifting device, weigh material or products and record 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

• High School diploma / GED equivalent (Preferred)
• 2+ years experience in operating forklift (Required)
• Forklift Certification - Upon Hire (Required)
• Must be dangerous goods certified - Upon Hire (Required)

Skills

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

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
• 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).