Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC)•Stevens Point, WI

About The Position

We are seeking a reliable, high-energy Forklift Operator to join the production team. The role provides safe and efficient material handling to support customers' needs and keep the warehouse moving. This is a full-time, fully benefited position reporting directly to the Facility Manager. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexibility required because overtime, weekends, and holidays may be needed to meet fluctuating demands.

Requirements

Have reliable transportation to report to scheduled shifts and travel between facilities as needed.
Have basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
Be able to operate technology equipment, including Radio Frequency (RF) scanners, to manage inventory.
Have previous knowledge of, or a desire to learn about, the products being handled.
Demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Be able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Be able to sit for extended periods in hot and cold temperatures.
Be able to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse and stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat as needed.
Be able to turn a lift-truck steering wheel, requiring full rotation of the arms and shoulders.
Be willing and able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
Wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms.

Nice To Haves

Lift-truck experience, including loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars.
Experience working in a warehouse environment.
Experience operating lift-truck attachments such as forks, carton clamps, roll grabs, and pulp clamps.
Experience operating a sit-down lift truck.

Responsibilities

Safely inspect, unload, and put away products from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars using a lift truck.
Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load products onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
Use material-handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
Follow all safety and position standard operating procedures.

Benefits

Competitive wages, including shift premiums.
Weekly paychecks.
Opportunities for advancement.
Medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and flexible spending plans.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance plans.
Company-paid paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
Retirement 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match and profit sharing.
Referral bonus.
Wellness programs.
Clothing allowance and uniforms.
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement.