Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

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

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About The Position

WSI is hiring a Lift Truck Operator to support safe and efficient material handling and customer service. The operator inspects, unloads, stores, picks, and loads products using a lift truck while using material-handling technology to maintain efficiency and accurate inventory. The position works Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, and reports to the Facility Manager. It is full-time and fully benefited. Occasional weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required to meet customer 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 RF scanners, to manage inventory.
• Have previous knowledge of the products being handled or a desire to learn about them.
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Be able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Communicate professionally, 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 the lift truck steering wheel through full rotations using the arms and shoulders.
• Be willing and able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
• Wear company-provided personal protective equipment and uniforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars using a lift truck.
• 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, and vision plans
• Critical illness and accident plans
• Flexible spending plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee assistance plans
• Company-paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match
• Profit sharing
• Referral bonus
• Wellness programs
• Clothing allowance and uniforms
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed