Industrial Sit-Down Forklift Operator, 2nd shift - Kilgore, TX
About The Position
Are you ready to be part of a team that values safety, continuous improvement, quality, and employee well-being? CHEP is looking for motivated Forklift Operator to join our Livonia, MI team. If you have 2+ years sit-down forklift experience in an industrial setting around machinery, have a strong work ethic and are looking for a long-term career, a Forklift position with CHEP could be a great fit! $16.30/hour plus differential of $.75/hour = $17.05 2nd shift - Monday-Friday, 4:00pm-12:30am Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit Full benefits available on your First Day! (Medical, Dental, Vision) Low-cost benefit plans (Medical under $8/wk, Dental under $2/wk) FREE company-paid vision, disability and life insurance!! Accrued Paid Time Off after 90-days of employment FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment 401k with company match (up to 4%) Tuition reimbursement, wellness incentives, profit sharing, and MORE!
Requirements
- Proven experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
- Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures relevant to forklift operations
- Valid Forklift Operator certification/license preferred
- Lift and carry up to 75lbs
- Push items with a maximum force of 34 lbs./feet.
- Pull items with a maximum force of 34 lbs./feet.
- 2+ years previous experience working in an industrial, fast-moving setting with industrial machinery
- Communication skills
- Tool Handling skills
- Observation skills
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Ability to work flexible in an ever-changing environment.
- Willingness to Learn
- Hand-eye coordination
- English
Nice To Haves
- Spanish
Responsibilities
- Material Handling & Forklift Operation: Operate the forklift to efficiently move pallets, containers, and materials throughout the plant facility.
- Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
- Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets and transports load to designated area.
- Conduct inspection of the forklift prior to operating, promptly reporting issues to maintenance team for resolution.
- Loading and Unloading: Assist in loading and unloading trucks or containers with pallets or materials using the forklift, ensuring proper placement and securement of items.
- Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while operating machinery.
- Maintain awareness of pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the work area
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment daily
- Report any safety hazards or concerns to supervisors immediately.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
- Full benefits available on your First Day! (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Low-cost benefit plans (Medical under $8/wk, Dental under $2/wk)
- FREE company-paid vision, disability and life insurance!!
- Accrued Paid Time Off after 90-days of employment
- FREE company-provided PPE and safety equipment
- 401k with company match (up to 4%)
- Tuition reimbursement
- wellness incentives
- profit sharing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
