Forklift Operator

CEVA Supply Chain•Whitestown, IN

About The Position

The Forklift Operator I safely operates basic powered material-handling equipment, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts and electric pallet jacks, to receive, store, and fulfill orders. The position is responsible for maintaining product safety, quality, legality, and integrity. The role also includes completing warehouse tasks as business volume and needs require, while adhering to OSHA safety rules.

Requirements

Ability to operate powered basic material-handling equipment, including electric pallet jacks and stand-up or sit-down forklifts.
Meet all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and coordination.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Customer-service orientation and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to follow policies and procedures.
Ability to read, write, and interpret information.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
Visual acuity sufficient to perform essential job functions.
Ability to perform physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Load and unload pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines by hand or with equipment.
Safely transport and stack materials using forklifts.
Sort products and build pallets to meet customer expectations.
Use machinery to apply shrink wrap to pallets.
Perform quality control to ensure transaction accuracy.
Conduct daily equipment inspections for maintenance.
Maintain storage-location accuracy through daily cycle counts and routine inventory maintenance.
Perform other distribution work functions as needed due to business volume and need.
Adhere to OSHA safety rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates, depending on location and experience.
401(k) plan with company match after one year.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Holiday pay and accrued paid time off, including vacation and PTO.
Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits available on day one.
Basic life insurance.
Basic AD&D coverage.
Supplemental life and supplemental AD&D coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability for full-time employees after 180 days of service.
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
Paid bereavement leave and jury duty.