Fork Truck Driver - 3rd Shift

Cushman & Wakefield•Lakewood, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

The Fork Truck Driver is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials, including trash, recyclables, and cardboard, by hand or with basic material-handling equipment. The role operates a variety of forklift equipment to move materials around the plant. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday: Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and Monday through Thursday from 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Overtime is mandatory based on the production schedule. Pay is listed as $17.65–$20.76 per hour. The work takes place in a manufacturing setting with a fast-paced environment and repetitive tasks. Employees are regularly exposed to this environment and frequently lift up to 35 pounds. C&W Services will train and certify employees to operate a forklift before they begin operating one.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be certified by C&W Services to operate a forklift before operating one; training and certification are provided.
  • Ability to maintain forklift certification.
  • Ability to read and interpret written instructions and write intelligible reports.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Frequently lift up to 35 pounds and bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, and pivot.

Nice To Haves

  • One or more years of previous industrial material-handling experience in a manufacturing facility.
  • Stand-up fork truck experience.

Responsibilities

  • Load, unload, and move trash, recyclables, cardboard, and other materials by hand or with material-handling equipment.
  • Operate a variety of forklift equipment to move materials around the plant.
  • Maintain facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
  • Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to prescribed work methods.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
  • Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and comply with OSHA and SDS standards.
  • Work mandatory overtime as required by the production schedule.

Benefits

  • Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Eligible employees may enroll in flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • Eligible employees may enroll in retirement savings plans.
  • Eligible employees may enroll in life and disability insurance programs.
  • Paid and unpaid time away from work.
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