Forklift Operator - Part-Time Flex Scheduling
Allen Distribution · Carlisle, PA · 2 wk ago
Management$18/hrPart-time
About the role
The Forklift Operator position is part-time flexible, working hours as needed to support business goals including overtime, weekends, and holidays. The role requires a reliable self-starter with distribution skills, flexibility, adaptability, and passion for teamwork.
Responsibilities
- You Choose When to Work: Determine your work schedule based on available shifts.
- Flexible Hours: Work shifts that fit your schedule, including daytime, evening, and weekend work.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule that aligns with your personal life.
- Supportive Team Environment: Collaborate with a team that values growth and mutual support.
- Career Development: Gain valuable skills and opportunities to grow within the organization.
- Health, Dental & Vision Benefits: Available after completing 1,500 hours in a calendar year.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
- Ability to use a RF scan device.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
- Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
- Meet established productivity standards specific to the account.
- Follow established Dock Safety policy.
- Ensure all inbound and outbound shipments are error and damage free.
- Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.
Qualifications
- Reliable Self-Starters: Show initiative and work independently.
- Experienced and Successful Work History: Fit well with the position.
- Flexible and Adaptable: Embrace change and bring a positive attitude.
- Passionate Team Players: Support each other and thrive in a collaborative environment.
Skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
- Ability to use a RF scan device.
- Ability to lift 50lbs, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to twist, stoop, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
- Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
- Experience or willingness to receive training in Food Safety.
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Benefits: Available after completing 1,500 hours in a calendar year.
Pay
$18.00+ $1.50 Shift Diff/Hourly When Applicable
Schedule
Part-Time Flex
Values and Business Practices
- Customer First: Deliver on promises with a positive attitude.
- Treat Everybody with Respect and Dignity: Foster a respectful and inclusive workplace.
- Operate with High Business Ethics: Uphold integrity and ethical standards.
- Be a Good Corporate Citizen: Contribute positively to the community.
- Value Professional Relationships: Build strong partnerships.
- Strive for Continuous Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve.
- Commit to Employee and Equipment/Facility Safety: Ensure a safe work environment.
- Flexibility: Work the hours needed to support business goals (including overtime, weekends, and holidays).
- Reliability: Be always present and punctual; plan and schedule your time off in advance.
- Attitude: Maintain a "Whatever it Takes" attitude and live by company values.
- Willingness to Learn: Approach new tasks with an interest to learn and adapt.
- Initiative: Seek out additional work and go above and beyond required tasks.
- Follow Directions: Follow all written and verbal instructions provided by management.
- Communicate Professionally: Share information in a factual manner to ensure the best decisions for the company.
- Maintain Appropriate Appearance: Dress according to the established guidelines for your position.
- Follow Safety Policies: Follow all rules, guidelines, and practices; report unsafe conduct or conditions immediately.
Position Expectations
- Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
- Ability to use handheld RF Scan Device.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
- Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
- Meet established productivity standards specific to the account.
- Understand the stocking strategy (location of product) of the operations building you are assigned.
- Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.
- Follow established Dock Safety policy.
- Complete lift inspection (electronic/paper) prior to operation.
- Report all equipment malfunctions to manager and/or maintenance immediately.
- Follow safety and security policies and SOPs.
- Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are error and damage free.
- Ensure that product is scanned properly and matches the Item code on the product, pick lists, stocking lists, and physical product.
- Complete all Inbound and Outbound paper work accurately and completely.
- Report all product damage to your supervisor/manager.
- Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.
- Maintain inventory accuracy and report all inventory discrepancy to supervisor/manager.
- Knowledge of multiple accounts and/or job functions within given operation.