Forklift Operator I

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. • Omaha, NE

16h

About The Position

Transfer goods and materials from incoming and outbound shipments via a forklift. Move materials throughout the warehouse.

Requirements

• High School degree / GED or Work equivalent Required
• 0-3 years 0-1 years Required
• Reading and writing English, knowledge of airport codes destinations and basic geography knowledge.
• Exhibits strong typing skills/or data entry skills.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a fast pace, high volume environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Actively participates in safety policies, activities and implementations
• Knowledge of regulatory affairs, customs or other business areas of logistics. Knowledge of financial processes and rating methodology
• Specialized computer knowledge
• Forklift Certification Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value!
• A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role.
• Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.
• Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture!

Responsibilities

• Operate a manually controlled gasoline or electric powered Forklift to pick-up, deliver or move materials around the warehouse location
• Able to operate standard lifting devices and other basic material handling equipment
• Operate machinery to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials
• Perform the following: loads, unloads and stacks materials onto lifting device, weighs material or products and records on production schedules.
• Perform safety checks on lifts.
• The ability to follow instructions, either while working independently, or as part of a team.
• Comply with all company policies and legal guidelines
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance.

Benefits

• In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position).
• Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement.
• In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees