Forklift Operator

LED FastStart•New Orleans, LA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator - Forklift 1 is responsible for safely moving product using powered industrial equipment. This role involves verifying incoming and outgoing product, stacking loads properly, performing general housekeeping duties, conducting daily forklift inspections, and correctly rotating product/materials. The operator must follow all warehouse operating procedures and perform appropriate duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Minimum age 18 years old.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies.
Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines.
Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets.
Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology.
Less than high school education; or up to 1-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required.
Ability to work with all functional team members.
Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program.
Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely move product using powered industrial equipment.
Verify all product/full goods/raw materials incoming and outgoing.
Stack loads properly.
Perform general housekeeping duties.
Perform daily forklift inspections.
Correctly rotate product/materials.
Follow all warehouse operating procedures.
Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Two weeks paid vacation within first year
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
Dental, vision, flex spending
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Paid holiday & sick time
401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
Competitive Compensation
Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition