Forklift Operator, II

Zebra Technologies•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

At Zebra, the Forklift Operator II joins a community of innovators who collaborate to create solutions for customers and partners. The role performs physical and administrative tasks involved in shipping, receiving, storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. It operates powered industrial trucks to transport materials within the facility and routinely uses warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklifts, and computers. This is a first-shift position in Kenosha, Wisconsin, working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The listed pay is $21 per hour. The role also offers the opportunity to earn an annual performance-based cash incentive targeted at 3% of base pay, under the applicable incentive plan. Zebra describes its employee rewards as including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, continued learning and development, community service days, insurance, parental leave, an employee assistance program, and paid time off, depending on the country. The company also describes workplace flexibility offerings, including hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day; their applicability to this onsite warehouse role is not specified. Zebra is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during hiring and employment.

Requirements

Less than one year of proven experience as a forklift operator in a warehouse setting or similar environment.
Proficiency operating industrial forklifts and other warehouse equipment, including stand-up reach, sit-down, order picker, and pallet jack equipment.
Full knowledge of all functions within the assigned area.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Experience with RF equipment for transporting, receiving, and loading functions.
Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to forklift operation.
Certification on powered industrial trucks, including sit-down, dock stocker, and powered pallet jacks.
Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform quality checks on outbound and inbound shipments.
Pick and stage orders for shipping.
Load, unload, put away, stack, and stage products and materials using a forklift or other powered equipment.
Execute ERP system transactions for outbound and inbound shipments.
Learn to use handheld RF scanners and the Warehouse Management System to fulfill orders.
Maintain inventory accuracy.
Handle and control hazardous materials on inbound and outbound shipments.
Follow 5S safety and housekeeping practices and applicable regulations.
Complete required safety training and follow protocol in risk situations.
Use personal protective equipment appropriate to assigned tasks.
Evaluate and maintain equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Performance-based annual cash incentive targeted at 3% of base pay, subject to the applicable incentive plan.
Healthcare and wellness offerings.
Inclusion networks.
Continued learning and development offerings.
Community service days.
Traditional insurance offerings.
Parental leave.
Employee assistance program.
Paid time off, depending on country.
Workplace flexibility offerings described by Zebra, including adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day; applicability to this role is not specified.