Forklift Operator

CONA Services•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

The Operator – Forklift 2 is responsible for safely moving product using powered industrial equipment. The role follows company safety policies and warehouse operating procedures, verifies incoming and outgoing product and materials, stacks loads properly, rotates product, performs daily forklift inspections, and completes general housekeeping. The operator also performs other appropriate duties assigned by management. The position requires compliance with the company’s Personal Protective Equipment Program. Safety-toed shoes are required when operating powered industrial equipment or working in areas where such equipment is in use, among other listed tasks. The physical requirements include frequent sitting; occasional standing, walking, bending, kneeling or squatting, stair climbing, crawling, typing, grasping, pushing or pulling, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds; repeated vehicle operation; and continuous use of PPE or special clothing. Exposure to water is occasional, chemicals limited, and weather and noise frequent.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Wear required personal protective equipment and comply with UNITED safety policies.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
Be able to read, write, and speak English.
Maintain a neat, professional appearance within company guidelines.
Maintain the safety and security of company assets.
Be able to use company-provided resources and technology.
Have less than a high school education, up to 3–6 months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Be willing to work weekends, holidays, or a flexible schedule as required.
Be able to work with all functional team members.
Comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program and wear safety-toed shoes for the specified tasks.
Meet the physical requirements, including repeated vehicle operation, continuous PPE or special clothing use, and occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate powered industrial equipment in accordance with UNITED safety policies.
Verify incoming and outgoing product, full goods, and raw materials.
Stack loads properly.
Perform general housekeeping duties.
Perform daily forklift inspections.
Correctly rotate product and materials.
Follow all warehouse operating procedures.
Perform appropriate duties assigned by management.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation within the first year.
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan.
Dental and vision coverage.
Flexible spending account.
Employee Assistance Program.
Company-paid life insurance of $50,000.
Optional accident, critical illness, universal life, home, and auto insurance.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Paid holidays and sick time.
401(k) match: 50% on the first 6%, plus an additional annual match of up to 3%.
Employee discounts on cell phones, event tickets, gym memberships, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology, and more.
Competitive compensation.
CDL tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 for qualified candidates.