Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

WSI • Fond Du Lac, WI

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About The Position

WSI is seeking a motivated 1st Shift Forklift Operator to support safe and efficient material handling and customer deliveries. This is a full-time role with a steady, non-rotating weekday schedule, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required to meet customer demands. The role reports directly to the Facility Manager.

The operator handles inbound and outbound products using a lift truck and material-handling technology, while maintaining inventory accuracy and following safety and operating procedures. The position requires reliable transportation, basic math and literacy skills, the ability to use RF scanners, and the ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

The work involves extended periods of sitting in hot or cold temperatures, repetitive turning while driving in reverse, and standing, climbing, kneeling, stooping, and squatting as needed. The operator must be able to lift up to 60 pounds and wear company-provided PPE and uniforms.

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 willingness 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 in 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.
• Ability and willingness 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 paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
• 401(k) retirement 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