Forklift Operator (Sat. - Mon. 4:30A-4:30P)

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement

Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts

HSA with annual employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation immediately upon hire

8 holidays per calendar year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.

Schedule

Saturday - Monday 4:30AM - 4:30PM

Summary

Forklift Operators are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of a warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.

What You'll Do :

Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site-specific safety policies and procedures.

Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated area.

Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and there is no damage.

Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.

Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.

Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.

Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.

Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

What We Need from You :

Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.

Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds, and perform physically exerting tasks of the jobs in a warehouse environment that may be non-temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout each season.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.

Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.

Helpful Experience (Not Required):

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience with RF equipment.

Warehouse experience in a high-volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse helpful.

Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS.

Forklift certified.

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

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