Forklift Operator - Part-Time
About The Position
The Forklift Operator efficiently sorts, handles, loads and unloads palletized and non-palletized freight. The role uses motorized and manual equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks, and secures freight inside trailers with appropriate tools and supplies. Operators follow company safety policies and use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments. The work takes place on a dock that is not climate-controlled, sometimes for extended periods. The position requires lifting freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 70 pounds. Operators must be able to walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that may be slippery, and reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as needed. Pay is expected to range from $26.05 to $32.04 per hour, on an annual step progression; actual compensation may vary based on experience and skill set. Competitive and comprehensive benefits options are available to employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. This is a Motor Carrier Act Exempt position.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be able to perform basic math calculations, with and without a calculator.
- Be available to work a variety of shifts due to varying freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
- Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 70 pounds.
- Safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.
- Reach, including overhead, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry.
- Forklift experience in a freight or less-than-truckload (LTL) environment.
- Experience loading and unloading trailers.
- Strong attention to detail and a desire to succeed.
Responsibilities
- Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight.
- Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.
- Work safely and efficiently while adhering to company safety policies.
- Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments.
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits options available for employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
