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Powered Industrial Truck Operator - Day Shift - Friday-Monday $21/hr

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$21 - 21 hourly

icon building Company : Readerlink Distribution Services, Llc
icon briefcase Job Type : Full Time
icon geo-alt Salem, United States

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Job Description - Powered Industrial Truck Operator - Day Shift - Friday-Monday $21/hr


Description



Summary: The Powered Industrial Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned electric powered material handling equipment including but not limited to: Sit Down Forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Pallet Jack, Pallet Stacker and Pallet Jack to support all facets of a high-volume distribution center.  
Essential Functions: 
  • Follow all safety rules to maintain personal safety and the safety of others including maintaining clean work areas. 
  • Operates electric powered sit-down electric forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks and pallet jacks in compliance with all OSHA regulations. 
  • Load, unload, retrieve, stack and store products in a neat, safe and productive manner. 
  • Transport product or supplies to designated areas to support operational needs. 
  • Use pallet wrapping machinery, floor scales, RF equipment, automated dock equipment and company issued utility knife.  
  • Perform Forklift Operator Daily Checklists on assigned equipment. 
  • Communicate and report any accidents, near misses or hazardous conditions to a supervisor immediately. 
  • Perform general housekeeping duties as needed.  
  • Communicates effectively with internal and external customers to effectively support operations. 
  • Ability to work daily overtime including weekends.  
  • Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately. 
Qualifications: 
  • Minimum one year of experience in the safe and competent operation of powered industrial truck(s) in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.  
  • Must be able to pass the ReaderLink Powered Industrial Truck Safety & Certification training course to obtain license valid for three years.   
  • Basic computer skills with WMS, RF and scanning experience. 
Physical Requirements:  The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee: 
  
  • Must be able to stand and walk up 8 to 10 hours a day. 
  • Must be able repetitively reach up and out. 
  • Must be able push/pull up to 25 pounds repeatedly and occasionally push/pull up to 75 Lbs. 
  • Will frequently lift up to 50 Lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 Lbs. 
  • Must be able to work at heights up to 20 ft. 
  • Must be able to perform repetitive foot movement. 
Competencies: 
  • Safety – Actively participate in all Company and Departmental safety objectives to reduce safety incidents, take personal responsibility for safety and report injuries and safety incidents immediately.    
  • Action Oriented – Work with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
  • Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet department and company objectives. 
  • Decision Quality – Making competent and timely decisions that meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives. 
  • Optimize Work Processes – Understanding and compliance to all standard operating procedures within your department with a laser focus on continuous improvement. 
  • Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes. 
  • Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.  
  • Ability to apply situational awareness to identify hazardous situations.  
  • Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes. 
Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 
  
  • The work performed is in a high-volume distribution center environment. 
  • The employee is frequently exposed to vibrations, dust and will be working around moving machinery. 
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels. 
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment. 
  • Frequently exposed to noise, dust, vibration, heat, cold and moving machinery. 


ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to [email protected], or call: (708) 356-3737.


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