Night Forklift Operator
About The Position
Operate an industrial forklift to perform material-handling assignments, identifying and transporting materials to and from storage areas and the loading dock. Operate a forklift or high-lift to lower stock from higher-level reserve slots to ground-level pick-level slots, and to put received stock into higher-level storage slots. The position uses safe operating practices during night and day shifts. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 5:30 p.m. and continuing until work is complete, typically 10–12 hours. The starting rate is $24.41 per hour, plus a freezer differential. The role involves working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience or education, skills, function, geographic location, and other applicable factors. The role may also receive overtime compensation, a retention bonus, and productivity- and quality-based incentive compensation. Benefits may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
Requirements
- Able to read and write legibly.
- Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Able to understand Voxware commands.
- OSHA-compliant forklift certification required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior selector experience preferred.
- Prior forklift operator experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Transport pallet loads from the dock to the correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment, ensuring pallets are secure in designated slots to prevent damage or injury when product is selected.
- Replenish pick slots with product from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night-shift selection.
- Perform operations and safety checks, including checking the battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.
- Record product, equipment, and warehouse damage.
- Maintain clean aisles by removing debris from floors and racks.
- Follow safety policies and practices at all times.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
- Freezer differential
- Overtime compensation may be available
- Retention bonus may be available
- Productivity- and quality-based incentive compensation may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
