Warehouse Associate (Forklift Operator) (7am-7pm)

About the role

Description Warehouse Associates are required to perform assigned shipping and receiving duties. Assist the supervisor or lead with day-to-day activities. Operate the equipment in a safe manner; work with supervisors and leads and to ensure that all of the department needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely observing all safety rules, utilizing horns and maintaining proper speeds
• Team player both inside and outside assigned department
• Follows the directions of Leads
• Able to prioritize tasks and displays a sense of urgency
• Ensure all raw materials are checked in, placarded and put away in the proper location
• Ensure all trucks are unloaded and loaded properly and all paperwork filled out accordingly
• Ensure all stock is rotated in accordance to FIFO (First In/First Out) procedure
• Ensure that all partial items are combined, counted and marked properly
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse
• Work assigned overtime and covers co-worker's vacation
• Other duties assigned

Qualifications

• Must have previous material handling experience
• Satisfactory completion of forklift training program
• Detail oriented with good organization and time management skills
• Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to train in other areas of the plant

Education and/or Experience

• Must possess either a High School diploma or GED

Physical Demands

• Forklift/mechanical equipment operation – 100% of the workday
• Requires a combination of sitting, walking, and standing

Work Environment

• Employee will be working in a warehouse and manufacturing environment

Pay

Starting Pay Rate: $18.50/hr

Schedule

7:00am - 7:00pm, 12-hour shifts with rotating days (2, 2, 3)

Paid Breaks with Weekly Pay!