Forklift Operator I (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises • Fontana, CA

4d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This position moves and loads existing wrecked vehicles, able to maneuver RV and tractor trailers, sets sales weekly, and places inbound vehicles into stock. Place stocked in vehicles on location numbers for storage. Set upcoming sales. Move existing wrecked vehicles on lot or for insurance inspection/legal/etc. Load vehicles purchased onto buyers trucks, as well as Unload vehicles from sellers trucks. Perform daily maintenance on equipment as needed. Stock in vehicles to AS400. Make sure proper announcements are entered. Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence. Perform other duties as assigned by management. May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field (forklift equipment). OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline. OR 5 years’ experience in a related field
• Ability to pass OSHA forklift/heavy equipment certification program with recertification Knowledge every 3 years
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required
• Effective communication and organization skills required
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service essential
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting in cab of forklift/loader
• Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to remain focused and vigilant regarding surroundings and hazards on lot

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills and the ability to utilize a portable terminal, brick, etc. preferred.
• Forklift experience
• Class A license

Responsibilities

• Move and load existing wrecked vehicles
• Maneuver RV and tractor trailers
• Set sales weekly
• Place inbound vehicles into stock
• Place stocked in vehicles on location numbers for storage
• Set upcoming sales
• Move existing wrecked vehicles on lot or for insurance inspection/legal/etc.
• Load vehicles purchased onto buyers trucks, as well as Unload vehicles from sellers trucks
• Perform daily maintenance on equipment as needed
• Stock in vehicles to AS400
• Make sure proper announcements are entered
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Employees are also eligible for 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.
• Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and 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