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Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC)•Fond Du Lac, WI

About The Position

WSI is seeking a motivated 1st Shift Forklift Operator to support safe, efficient material handling and customer delivery. This is a full-time role reporting directly to the Facility Manager, with a steady, non-rotating weekday schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required to meet customer demands. The operator handles inbound and outbound products using a lift truck, supports accurate inventory through material handling technology, and follows safety and position-specific procedures. The role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team. Physical work includes extended periods of sitting in hot and cold temperatures, repetitive movement, and safely lifting up to 60 pounds. Company-provided PPE and uniforms are required.

Requirements

  • Reliable transportation to report for scheduled shifts and travel between facilities as needed.
  • Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
  • Ability to operate technology equipment, including Radio Frequency (RF) scanners, to manage inventory.
  • Previous knowledge of, or a desire to learn about, the products being handled.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
  • Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks and responsibilities.
  • Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods in hot and cold temperatures.
  • Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse, and to stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat as needed.
  • Ability to turn a lift truck steering wheel, requiring full rotation of the arms and shoulders.
  • Willingness and ability to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
  • Must wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms.

Nice To Haves

  • Lift truck experience, including loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars.
  • Experience working in a warehouse environment.
  • Experience operating lift truck attachments such as forks, carton clamp, roll grab, and pulp clamp.
  • Experience operating a sit-down lift.

Responsibilities

  • Safely inspect, unload, and put away products from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars using a lift truck.
  • Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load products onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
  • Use material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
  • Follow all safety and position standard operating procedures.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages, including shift premiums, and weekly paychecks.
  • Opportunities for advancement.
  • Medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and flexible spending plans.
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance plans.
  • Company-paid paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
  • Retirement 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match and profit sharing.
  • Referral bonus.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Clothing allowance and uniforms.
  • Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement.

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