Forklift Operator FT

R+L Carriers • New Orleans, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator at its New Orleans, Louisiana service center. The role involves safely moving different types of freight into and out of enclosed trailers up to 53 feet long. The operator works on a roofed, non-climate-controlled dock. The position is listed at a starting rate of $22.46 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday; shift hours are unspecified. Paid time off is available after the first 90 calendar days of employment.

R+L Carriers is a family-owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. It serves the transportation and distribution industry and emphasizes efficient administration, innovative thinking, and respectful, honest treatment of employees and customers. The company states that employees contribute directly to its growth and success.

Requirements

• Must be able to bend, lift, and stoop without difficulty.
• Ability to read manifests.
• Ability to read and interact with a computer display.
• Forklift experience.
• Dependable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous forklift experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Some LTL experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely move different types of freight into and out of enclosed trailers up to 53 feet long.
• Operate a forklift on a roofed, non-climate-controlled dock.

Benefits

• Paid time off available after the first 90 calendar days of employment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Vacation lodging at employee resorts in Daytona Beach, Florida; Big Bear Lake, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

What This Job Offers

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