Forklift Operator, II

Zebra Technologies • Kenosha, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator II performs physical and administrative tasks related to shipping, receiving, storing, distributing, and fulfilling orders for merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment. The role operates powered industrial trucks to move materials within the facility and routinely uses warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, forklifts, and computers. This is a first-shift position in Kenosha, Wisconsin, scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with pay of $21 per hour.

The role handles inbound and outbound shipments, maintains inventory accuracy, uses ERP transactions, and learns to use handheld RF scanners and a Warehouse Management System. It also involves handling hazardous materials, following safety and housekeeping practices, completing required safety training, using task-appropriate PPE, and evaluating and maintaining equipment. Zebra identifies itself as an equal opportunity employer and describes its total rewards as including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, learning and development, community service days, insurance, parental leave, an employee assistance program, and paid time off, depending on the employee's country. This role has the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive targeted at 3% of base pay.

Requirements

• Less than one year of proven experience as a forklift operator in a warehouse setting or similar environment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to forklift operation.
• Proficiency operating industrial forklifts and other warehouse equipment, including stand-up reach, sit-down order picker, and pallet jack.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Experience with RF equipment for transporting, receiving, and loading functions.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 40 pounds.
• Certification on powered industrial trucks, including sit-down trucks, dock stockers, and powered pallet jacks.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on outbound and inbound shipments.
• Pick and stage orders for shipping.
• Load, unload, put away, stack, and stage products and materials using a forklift or other powered equipment.
• Execute ERP system transactions for outbound and inbound shipments.
• Learn to use handheld RF scanners and a Warehouse Management System to fulfill orders.
• Maintain inventory accuracy.
• Handle and control hazardous materials on inbound and outbound shipments.
• Comply with 5S safety and housekeeping practices and regulations.
• Complete required safety training and follow protocols in risk situations.
• Use personal protective equipment appropriate to assigned tasks.
• Perform activities to evaluate and maintain equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive targeted at 3% of base pay.
• Healthcare and wellness offerings.
• Inclusion networks.
• Continued learning and development offerings.
• Community service days.
• Traditional insurance offerings.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off offerings, depending on country.
• Flexibility offerings, including hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day.

What This Job Offers

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