Forklift Driver

Evans Distribution • Jefferson Township, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Evans Distribution Systems, one of the area’s leading logistics providers is looking for experienced Forklift Driver for its growing Division in Detroit, MI. Unload inbound shipments safely and move product as needed. Efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate area. Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation. Prepare necessary paperwork and submit to operations manager. Frequent & repetitive lifting using both hands/arms for items weighing approximately 50lbs. The Lifting frequency may be in excess of 100 repetitions per shift. Frequent bending and twisting at waist/knees/neck while off-loading and loading trucks. Help maintain cleanliness of warehouse and building grounds. Handle customer products with integrity. Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards. Assist in warehousing operations as needed, and all other miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials with integrity in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Responsible for awareness and compliance with warehouse work rules and company policies. Lift using proper safety methods provided by the company.

Requirements

• High school degree/GED
• 3 years’ experience driving a Forklift is a must
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment testing (includes background check and drug test)
• Frequent & repetitive lifting using both hands/arms for items weighing approximately 50lbs
• The Lifting frequency may be in excess of 100 repetitions per shift
• Frequent bending and twisting at waist/knees/neck while off-loading and loading trucks
• Lift using proper safety methods provided by the company

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product as needed
• Efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate area
• Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation
• Prepare necessary paperwork and submit to operations manager
• Help maintain cleanliness of warehouse and building grounds
• Handle customer products with integrity
• Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards
• Assist in warehousing operations as needed, and all other miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials with integrity in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Responsible for awareness and compliance with warehouse work rules and company policies

Benefits

• full benefits after 90 days
• professional development
• cross-training
• certifications
• safety training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED