Forklift Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience operating a forklift.
• Forklift certification upon hire.
• Dangerous goods certification upon hire.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Knowledge of airport codes, destinations, and basic geography.
• Typing or data-entry skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Active participation in safety policies, activities, and implementations.
• Knowledge of regulatory affairs, customs, or other logistics business areas.
• Knowledge of financial processes and rating methodology.
• Specialized computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate a manually controlled gasoline- or electric-powered forklift to pick up, deliver, or move materials around the warehouse.
• Operate lifting devices such as lifts, booms, scoops, lift beams and swivel hooks, fork grapples, clamps, elevating platforms, or trailer hitches.
• Operate machinery to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.
• Inspect machinery and perform regular safety and maintenance checks to identify repair needs.
• Load, unload, and stack materials onto lifting devices; weigh materials or products and record them on production schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report discrepancies.
• Follow instructions while working independently or as part of a team.
• Comply with company policies, standards, and legal guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential bonus based on business and/or individual performance metrics, depending on position.
• Medical insurance.
• Prescription coverage.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• AD&D coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Supplemental health coverage.
• Employee support.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Up to 10 to 20 vacation days annually, depending on tenure.
• 2 personal days annually.
• 1 floating holiday annually.
• 5 sick days annually.
• 5 volunteer hours annually.
• 6 company holidays annually, plus Veterans Day for veterans.