Lift Operator / Driver
About The Position
This position involves operating a lift, likely a forklift, to move freight and stock within various areas of the workplace, including loading docks, delivery vehicles, storage areas, and production areas. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, efficient operation of equipment, and the ability to follow instructions for daily tasks and job duties. Responsibilities include staging products for customer orders, sorting cargo, stacking goods according to inventory control, and performing miscellaneous tasks such as labeling, sorting, wrapping, and packing. Maintaining a clean work area and abiding by company rules and policies are essential. This position may be Direct-Hire or Temp-to-Hire, with no benefits offered during the temporary period.
Requirements
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time.
- Have a good sense of balance.
- Have good eye-hand-foot coordination.
- Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures.
Nice To Haves
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) forklift certification strongly preferred.
- Availability to work overtime hours preferred.
- 5 Years of Class V lift operating experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Move freight and stock to and from loading docks, delivery vehicles, storage areas, and production areas either manually or using equipment such as forklifts.
- Follow written or oral instructions regarding daily tasks and job duties.
- Stage products based on customer orders.
- Sort cargo during loading or unloading process.
- Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing and other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
- Conduct operations and model behavior that promotes a safe environment. This would include looking in the direction of travel, wearing a seat belt, driving at an appropriate speed, and appropriate use of the horn as examples.
- Keep work area and lift clean to avoid accidents.
- Abide by all company rules and policies in regard to conduct and safety.
- Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned by supervisor/manager.
Benefits
- No benefits are offered during the Temp period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
