Forklift Operator/Driver Helper

Maersk•Garden City, KS

8d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us! If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you! We are an integrated logistics company responsible for moving 20% of global trade annually. With a dedicated team of over 110,000 employees across 130 countries, we go all the way to connect and simplify global trade, and help our customers grow and thrive. We offer transportation services like FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less Than Truckload), brokerage, cross-border trucking, groupage, and sortation hubs, connecting Customer warehouses or depots or cross-dock/consolidation/deconsolidation facilities through a robust network led by best-in-class operations and technology. This integrated network will service multi-channels like B2B, B2C, B2B2C, e-commerce, direct to store, dropship, returns, and more, leveraging asset-based, asset-light, and non-asset models. We are seeking Forklift Operators/Driver Helpers in Garden City, GA! Previous Forklift certification is required 80% warehouse work 20% driver helper The driver’s helper is responsible for assisting the driver in all day-to-day activities. this includes but is not limited to loading and unloading the truck, along with any other duties the driver may need. The Forklift Driver is in charge of loading & unloading materials utilizing a hand truck, reach truck, or forklift. They are to maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify any discrepancies in receiving loads against manifest

Requirements

Forklift experience and previous certification required
Ability to read a map and general geographic knowledge of the area
Ability to lift 75 lbs. unassisted
Must possess good customer service skills
Must be able to work overtime as needed, occasional weekends
Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions well
Must have the ability to work well with others
High attention to detail required
Must have the ability to work well with others with little supervision
Must be able to lift 50+lbs. unassisted
Must be able to speak, read, and write in English

Responsibilities

Accurately load the daily route onto the truck
Scan daily route onto the truck
Assist driver with navigating to deliveries
Assist driver with carrying freight to a business or residence destination
Utilizing manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist Drivers to load and unload trucks
Material handling may include one or more of the following: picking, packing, scanning, kitting (as applicable), counting products and other like duties
Must ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately
Identifying and annotating overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D)
Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jacks, etc.
Read and follow detailed and defined instructions in a fast-paced environment
Ensure safe and secure work environment including all TSA and OSHA guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned