Forklift Operator

Acme Distribution is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Sit-Down Forklift Operator to support warehouse and distribution operations at our Denver facility. This role is responsible for operating sit-down forklifts to move, load, unload, stack, and organize freight while maintaining accuracy, productivity, and warehouse safety standards.

Forklift Operator Responsibilities:

• Sit down forklift experience a MUST
• Maintain the loading and unloading of palletized items on/off truck trailers
• Maintain safety procedures and operation of equipment
• Inter-case picking, packing, and boxing as needed and/or requested
• Shrink wrapping of palletized freight
• Math Skills - Order checking and counting freight
• Loading freight trucks with material handling equipment without damaging trailer and/or freight items
• Knowledge of building orders on pallets
• Be able to pick up 50 lbs consistently 
•  Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety procedures

Experience Required:

• Warehouse experience 
• RF/Scanner experience

Physical Requirements and work conditions:

• Specific vision abilities may be required for this role. These abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, as well as good depth perception.
• Must have the ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.
• You will need to be able to twist, bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level and crouch when needed. Involves essential ability to maneuver around, in, on and under trucks in order to properly inspect and diagnose all types of problems and repairs.
• Repetitive movements are a big part of our environment, so you will need to be able to use your hands and feet simultaneously.
• This is a shop environment, so it consists of occasional extreme temperature shifts ranging from very cold to very hot.
• If you are operating Industrial Lift Equipment, you will need to be able to get on and off the equipment on a regular basis. Certain equipment may expose you to heights as well.
• There can be exposure to loud noises and dust. Position involves work in a shop environment with potential exposure to gases, fumes, and other airborne substances. Proper safety equipment and procedures must be followed.
• You will have regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and moving equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds to the waist and 50 pounds to the shoulder.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

 

Shift available: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

Pay: $20.02/hour

Location: 10875 E 40th Ave Denver, CO 80239

Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance - first of the month after 30 days
1st year - Sick pay accrual as well as 8 paid holidays
Paid vacation after 1-year anniversary
Optional disability, and life insurance

Must be able to pass background check, physical assessment and our company participates in E-Verify. 

Interested candidates please contact:

Eryn Thonus, Recruiter

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