Powered Industrial Truck Operator - Day Shift - Monday - Friday $19.50/hr

Readerlink Distribution ServicesSalem, VA
Onsite

About The Position

The Powered Industrial Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned electric powered material handling equipment including but not limited to: Sit Down Forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Pallet Jack, Pallet Stacker and Pallet Jack to support all facets of a high-volume distribution center.

Requirements

  • Minimum one year of experience in the safe and competent operation of powered industrial truck(s) in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
  • Must be able to pass the ReaderLink Powered Industrial Truck Safety & Certification training course to obtain license valid for three years.
  • Basic computer skills with WMS, RF and scanning experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Safety – Actively participate in all Company and Departmental safety objectives to reduce safety incidents, take personal responsibility for safety and report injuries and safety incidents immediately.
  • Action Oriented – Work with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet department and company objectives.
  • Decision Quality – Making competent and timely decisions that meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives.
  • Optimize Work Processes – Understanding and compliance to all standard operating procedures within your department with a laser focus on continuous improvement.
  • Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.
  • Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to apply situational awareness to identify hazardous situations.
  • Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all safety rules to maintain personal safety and the safety of others including maintaining clean work areas.
  • Operates electric powered sit-down electric forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks and pallet jacks in compliance with all OSHA regulations.
  • Load, unload, retrieve, stack and store products in a neat, safe and productive manner.
  • Transport product or supplies to designated areas to support operational needs.
  • Use pallet wrapping machinery, floor scales, RF equipment, automated dock equipment and company issued utility knife.
  • Perform Forklift Operator Daily Checklists on assigned equipment.
  • Communicate and report any accidents, near misses or hazardous conditions to a supervisor immediately.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties as needed.
  • Communicates effectively with internal and external customers to effectively support operations.
  • Ability to work daily overtime including weekends.
  • Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

251-500 employees

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