Forklift Operator III

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma / GED equivalent (Preferred).
• 3+ 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.
• Strong typing skills and/or data entry skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Actively participates in safety policies, activities, and implementations.
• High knowledge of regulatory affairs, customs, or other business areas of logistics.
• Knowledge of financial processes and rating methodology.
• Specialized computer knowledge.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $20.70-$28.60 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

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.
• Eligibility for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position).
• 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.