Forklift Operator II

CEVA Supply Chain•Hazleton, PA

About The Position

The Forklift Operator II safely operates complex powered material handling equipment—including High Reach, Order Picker, Drexel/Turret Swing Mast, Clamp, and Double Fork Truck—to receive, store, and fulfill orders. The role is responsible for maintaining product safety, quality, legality, and integrity. It also supports other distribution functions as needed to meet business volume and operational needs.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience operating powered equipment; 1 or more years of daily powered equipment operation experience is preferred.
Ability to operate complex powered material handling equipment, including High Reach, Order Picker, Drexel/Turret Swing Mast, Clamp, and Double Fork Truck.
Must meet all personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall-protection requirements.
Comfort working on equipment at extended heights.
Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and coordination.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Customer-service driven and a strong team player.
Ability to follow policies and procedures; read, write, and interpret information; and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
Visual acuity sufficient to perform essential job functions.
Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One or more years of daily powered equipment operation experience.

Responsibilities

Pick full cases for replenishment, customer orders, and packaging components.
Retrieve pallets and put them away in narrow-aisle bulk rack storage.
Perform quality control to ensure transaction accuracy.
Use wire guidance systems to navigate narrow aisles where applicable.
Load and unload pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines, by hand or with equipment.
Sort, build, and wrap products on pallets to meet customer expectations.
Maintain accurate storage locations through daily cycle counts and routine inventory maintenance.
Perform other distribution work functions as needed due to business volume and operational needs.
Adhere to strict OSHA safety rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates, depending on location and experience.
401(k) plan with company match after one year.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Holiday pay and accrued paid time off, including vacation and PTO.
Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one.
Basic life insurance and basic AD&D coverage.
Supplemental life and supplemental AD&D coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability for full-time employees after 180 days of service.
Paid parental leave for moms and dads.
Paid bereavement and jury duty.