Forklift Operator - Pallet Services
About The Position
As a Forklift Operator at Relogistics, you will move pallets and other materials through different warehouse areas to support production requirements and load and unload customer trailers. Depending on the location and business needs, you may also hand-sort wooden pallets and repair damaged pallets using a nail gun. The role is important to the success of the Relogistics site. The position is located in Ocala, Florida, and pays $18.00 per hour. The scheduled shift is Wednesday through Saturday, 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. The work environment may involve exposure to heat, cold, weather elements, and airborne particulates. Work may require repetitive bending, stooping, walking, turning, pivoting, and sitting in a forklift for shifts of varying lengths. Noise levels depend on the location. Required PPE includes eye protection and safety shoes; ear protection is mandatory at several locations. Employees may need to lift pallets weighing 50 to 75 pounds by hand.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Willingness to work in a labor-intensive environment.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
- Forklift certification is preferred but not required.
- One to three years of forklift experience is preferred but not required.
- Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification.
- One to three years of forklift experience.
- Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, welding, roofing, and/or construction.
Responsibilities
- Move sorted pallet stacks to the appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment.
- Operate forklifts carefully and follow company safety procedures at all times.
- Hand-sort wooden pallets when required.
- Repair wooden pallets using a nail gun when required.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Support production requirements in warehouse areas.
- Load and unload customer trailers.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Holiday pay.
- Daily Pay, with access to earned wages before payday.
- Referral bonuses.
- Long-term career advancement.
- Paid time off.
- Medical insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Basic life insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Short-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Great team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
