Forklift Operator - Part-time

Ready to jump in, make an impact, and help keep things moving? Join our team as a part-time Forklift Operator, where you’ll play a key role in safely and efficiently moving materials and supporting customer needs to keep operations running smoothly. This hourly position will report to the Facility Manager.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.


• Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.


• Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.


• Ensure all safety and position standard operating procedures are followed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:   

• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities, as needed.


• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.


• Ability to operate technology equipment including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to manage inventory.


• Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about the product being handled.


• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.


• Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.


• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Lift truck experience; loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars is a plus.


• Experience working in a warehouse environment is a plus.


• Experience operating lift truck attachments such as forks, carton clamp, roll grab, and pulp clamp.


• Experience operating sit-down lift.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in hot and cold temperatures.


• Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse; stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat, as needed.


• Ability to turn steering wheel on lift truck requiring full rotation of arms and shoulders.


• Must be willing and able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.


• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS: 

• Competitive wages, including shift premiums; weekly paychecks, and opportunities for advancement.


• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO).