Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

WSI • Stevens Point, WI

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About The Position

We are seeking a reliable, high-energy 1st Shift Forklift Operator to join the production team. This full-time, fully-benefited role provides safe and efficient material handling to support customers and keep the warehouse moving. The position reports directly to the Facility Manager. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; flexibility is required because overtime, weekends, and holidays may be needed to meet fluctuating demands.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation to report to the scheduled shift and travel between facilities as needed.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate technology equipment, including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners, to manage inventory.
• Previous knowledge of, or a desire to learn about, the product being handled.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to sit for extended periods through hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse, and to stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat as needed.
• Ability to turn a lift truck steering wheel, requiring full rotation of the arms and shoulders.
• Willingness and ability to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must 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 clamp, roll grab, and pulp clamp.
• Experience operating a sit-down lift.

Responsibilities

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars using a lift truck.
• Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product 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 and 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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