Forklift Operator PT

About the role

R+L Carriers has an immediate need for Part-time Forklift Operators at our Davenport, IA service center. As a Forklift Operator, you will be tasked with moving all different types of freight safely in and out of enclosed trailers up to 53' long. You will be operating a forklift on a roofed but non-climate-controlled dock.

Responsibilities

• Moving all different types of freight safely in and out of enclosed trailers up to 53' long
• Operating a forklift on a roofed but non-climate-controlled dock

Requirements

• Able to bend, lift and stoop without difficulty
• Able to read manifests
• Able to read/interact with a computer display
• Forklift experience
• Dependable and able to work in a fast pace environment
• Previous forklift experience in a fast-paced environment
• Some LTL experiences preferred

Qualifications

• Must be able to bend, lift and stoop without difficulty
• Must be able to read manifests
• Must be able to read/interact with a computer display
• Must have forklift experience
• Must be dependable and able to work in a fast pace environment
• Must have previous forklift experience in a fast-paced environment
• Some LTL experiences preferred

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret manifests
• Computer interaction skills
• Forklift operation skills

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Pay

$25.39 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 5pm-10pm

Benefits

• 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment
• Excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, paid vacation & holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC

About Us

R+L Carriers is a family-owned, privately-held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

R+L Carriers will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.