Forklift Operator - Pallet Services
About The Position
The Forklift Operator moves pallets and other materials throughout warehouse areas to support production and loads and unloads customer trailers. Depending on site needs, the role may also involve hand-sorting wooden pallets and repairing damaged pallets by hand. The position is important to the success of the Relogistics site. The work may take place in extreme conditions, including heat, cold, outdoor elements, and airborne particulates. Operators repeatedly bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for shifts of varying lengths. Noise levels depend on the location. Required personal protective equipment includes eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations. The role may require lifting pallets weighing 50 to 75 pounds by hand. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Willingness to work in a labor-intensive environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification preferred.
- One to three years of forklift experience preferred, but not required.
- Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Move sorted pallet stacks to the appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment.
- Operate forklifts carefully and follow company safety procedures at all times.
- Hand-sort wooden pallets when required.
- Repair wooden pallets using a nail gun when required.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Load and unload customer trailers.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, holiday pay, and access to earned wages before payday through Daily Pay.
- Referral bonuses.
- Long-term career advancement opportunities.
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Great team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
