Forklift Operator (Echelon Warehouse)
About The Position
Operates a forklift in a safe and efficient manner while following directives and completing tasks in a timely manner. Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed. Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements. Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information. Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Reports any damage or defects as discovered. Performs the duties required by forklift operators depending on the department. Outbound forklift operators pick pallets for orders and load containers as needed. Inbound forklift operators will bin-in new pallets. Inventory forklift operators will perform pallet movements to maintain yard health. Forklift operators will conduct pallet movements needed to maintain production. Takes necessary precautions to avoid damaging customer, company, or 3rd party property/equipment/product/etc. Performs additional duties assigned by management.
Requirements
- Must have experience operating a gas-powered sit-down forklift or diesel-powered forklift
- 2 years’ experience working with forklifts
- Certified on a forklift
- Must be able to speak and read English
- Must be able to do basic math
- Must have experience moving large loads
Nice To Haves
- Must be able to double stack single pallets
- Container loading experience
Responsibilities
- Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed.
- Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements.
- Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information.
- Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose.
- Reports any damage or defects as discovered.
- Performs the duties required by forklift operators depending on the department.
- Outbound forklift operators pick pallets for orders and load containers as needed.
- Inbound forklift operators will bin-in new pallets.
- Inventory forklift operators will perform pallet movements to maintain yard health.
- Forklift operators will conduct pallet movements needed to maintain production.
- Takes necessary precautions to avoid damaging customer, company, or 3rd party property/equipment/product/etc.
- Performs additional duties assigned by management.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k (4% matching)
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay (starting on first day of employment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
