Forklift Operator - 2/2/3 Schedule

Forklift Operator - 2/2/3 Schedule

Our Lift Truck Operator (LTO) will provide safe and efficient material handling to support customer needs. This full-time position will work a 12-hour shift (either 6AM- 6PM or 6PM - 6AM) working a 2/2/3 rotation! Our premium for working nights is $1.50/hr! You work only 7 out of 14 days. With this schedule, you are off for 3 consecutive days (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) every other weekend! Our competitive benefits, scheduled pay increases at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, and other corporate paid plans will be of value to you! No Experience is needed! Paid training will be provided!

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS:

• Competitive wages, including shift premiums; weekly paychecks, and opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
• Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance plans.
• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), and Holiday Pay.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match, and Profit Sharing.
• Referral Bonus, Wellness Programs, Clothing Allowance/Uniforms, Safety Shoe, and Safety Glasses Reimbursement.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away the raw and finished products from inbound trailers and containers via lift truck.
• Meet customer service, safety, and productivity expectations on the shipment and receipt of products.
• Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure all safety and position standard operating procedures are followed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time through hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse; stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat, as needed.
• Ability to turn the steering wheel on lift truck requiring full rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Must be willing and able to safely lift, slide, push or pull product weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

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