Forklift Operator I DOT (Manheim)

Cox Communications • Elkridge, MD

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting daily pre-trip safety inspections, making minor adjustments or requesting repairs, and safely operating a forklift/loader with 18-foot forks throughout the auction lot. The role involves reading stock numbers, verifying vehicle information, and moving vehicles to various locations such as inventory staging, sale stalls, or storage. Additionally, the operator will use tow trucks, service vehicles, and gas trucks as needed. Responsibilities include loading vehicles onto transports or fleet trucks and potentially presenting data to other teams and management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline.
• 5 years’ experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip safety inspections before beginning work for the day.
• Make minor adjustments and/or request repairs in writing to the mechanic or supervisor.
• Safely load, unload, rearrange, and maneuver Forklift/Loader with 18 foot forks throughout the auction lot.
• Read stock numbers on the computer screen and verify the stock number and vehicle information directly from vehicle before loading onto forks.
• Move vehicles to inventory staging, sale stalls, or storage as determined by lot location paperwork or computer screens.
• Operates tow truck, service vehicle, gas truck and forklift on the auction lot and in different locations as needed.
• Move vehicles into the garage or other sheltered areas for insurance inspections, vehicle repairs, or as requested by the supervisor.
• Load vehicles on transports or fleet trucks for transportation off of the lot.
• May need to present data to other teams and management.

Benefits

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

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