Forklift Operator - Weekend Schedule

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC) • Neenah, WI

5h

About The Position

The Forklift Operator works a non-rotating weekend schedule on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The schedule provides a 36-hour workweek with pay for 40 hours, along with premium pay and benefits. The role handles product movement and order fulfillment using lift trucks and material-handling technology while following safety and operating procedures. The position may require travel between facilities as needed.

The role requires the ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team, communicate professionally, follow instructions, and complete assigned responsibilities. Physical requirements include extended periods of sitting in hot and cold temperatures, repetitive turning and other movements, and safely lifting up to 60 pounds. Company-provided PPE and uniforms must be worn.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation to report for scheduled shifts 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, 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.
• Willingness to 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 truck.

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.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• 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) 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