Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

WSI•Stevens Point, WI

About The Position

WSI is hiring a third-shift Lift Truck Operator to handle materials safely and efficiently and support customer service. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with Fridays and Saturdays off. The role reports to the Facility Manager. It is full-time and includes benefits. Occasional weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required to meet customer demands.

Requirements

Have reliable transportation to report to scheduled shifts and travel between facilities as needed.
Have basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
Be able to operate technology equipment, including RF scanners, to manage inventory.
Have previous knowledge of the products being handled or a desire to learn.
Be able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Be able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Communicate professionally, verbally and in writing.
Be able to sit for extended periods in hot and cold temperatures.
Be able to repetitively twist or turn while driving in reverse, and stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat as needed.
Be able to turn the lift truck steering wheel, requiring full rotation of the arms and shoulders.
Be willing and able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
Wear company-provided personal protective equipment and uniforms.

Nice To Haves

Experience loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars using a lift truck.
Experience working in a warehouse environment.
Experience operating lift truck attachments such as forks, carton clamps, roll grabs, and pulp clamps.
Experience operating a sit-down lift truck.

Responsibilities

Safely inspect, unload, and put away products from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars using a lift truck.
Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load products 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 and opportunities for advancement.
Medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and flexible spending plans.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance plans.
Company-paid paid time off 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.