Forklift Operator II

AIT Worldwide Logistics • Coppell, TX

15h

About The Position

Transfer goods and materials from incoming and outbound shipments via a forklift, and move materials throughout the warehouse. The role operates powered forklifts and other lifting devices to handle products and materials, performs safety and maintenance inspections, records shipment and inventory information, and follows company policies and legal guidelines. The operator may work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of forklift operating experience.
• Forklift certification required upon hire.
• Dangerous goods certification required upon hire.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Knowledge of airport codes, destinations, and basic geography.
• Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong typing or data-entry skills.
• Actively participate in safety policies, activities, and implementations.
• Specialized computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of regulatory affairs, customs, or other logistics business areas, and knowledge of financial processes and rating methodology.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate manually controlled gasoline- or electric-powered forklifts to pick up, deliver, or move materials around the warehouse.
• Operate lifting devices such as lifts, booms, scoops, lift beams and swivel hooks, fork grapples, clamps, elevating platforms, and trailer hitches.
• Operate machinery to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.
• Perform regular safety and maintenance checks by inspecting machinery and identifying repair needs.
• Load, unload, and stack materials onto lifting devices; weigh materials or products; and record information on production schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report discrepancies.
• Follow instructions while working independently or as part of a team.
• Comply with company policies, legal guidelines, and other applicable policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, supplemental health, employee support, paid parental leave, and pet insurance.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus may be available based on business and/or individual performance metrics, depending on position.
• Depending on tenure, up to 10 to 20 vacation days annually, plus 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays; Veterans may also receive Veterans Day.

What This Job Offers

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